CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Weight of a body is a constant quantity.


A
True
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
False
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B False
  1. Weight W=mg, where mis mass and gis acceleration due to gravity.
  2. Value of gis different at different place. At poles, value of gis highest and at the center of the earth is zero.
  3. Hence, weight of the body is not a constant quantity as it changes from place to place on the earth,
  4. So, Statement is false.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Weight and Mass
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon