Question

Which of the following options is incorrect about weight?

• A.
  It acts vertically downward
• B.
  It is a vector quantity
• C.
  It is directly proportional to mass of the body
• D.
  It remains same throughout the universe

Answer 1

The correct option is D

It remains same throughout the universe
Weight of a body (w) = mass (m) × acceleration due to gravity (g)

The value of gravitational acceleration (g) depends on several factors and keeps on changing from place to place and planet to planet.

Thus, the weight of the body can also change with the variation of place.

Hence, the correct answer is option (d).