Physics · Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude and depth
If the mass of the body on the surface of the earth is its mass at the centre of
If the mass of the body on the surface of the earth is \( 50 k g, \) its mass at the centre of the earth is:
- A. zero
- B. More than \( 50 \mathrm{kg} \)
- C. Less than \( 50 \mathrm{kg} \)
- D. Equal to \( 50 \mathrm{kg} \)
Step-by-step solution
Mass is an intrinsic property of matter and does not change with location. Thus, the mass at the centre of the Earth remains 50 kg, even though weight may vary.
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