Question

The weight of an object is a constant quantity.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. Weight is the force with which an object is attracted towards its centre.
2. It is measured using a spring balance.
3. Weight is given by $\mathrm{W}=\mathrm{mg}\mathrm{where}\mathrm{W}\mathrm{is}\mathrm{weight},\mathrm{m}\mathrm{is}\mathrm{mass}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{body}\mathrm{and}\mathrm{g}\mathrm{is}\mathrm{acceleration}\mathrm{due}\mathrm{to}\mathrm{gravity}$
4. It depends on the acceleration due to gravity at a place.
5. The weight of an object varies with acceleration due to gravity.
6. So the weight of the body varies with place.

So the given statement is false.