Question
Physics Question on Gravitation
If the gravitational force of earth suddenly disappears, then which of the following is correct?
A
weight of the body is zero
B
mass of the body is zero
C
both mass and weight become zero
D
neither the weight nor the mass is zero
Answer
weight of the body is zero
Explanation
Solution
If the gravitational force of earth suddenly disappears, weight of all the bodies will disappear. We experience weight because earth pulls us towards it through its gravitational force. Gravitational force has no effect on mass of any body.