The weight of an object at the centre of the earth of radius R is

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The weight of an object at the centre of the earth of radius R is

1. zero
2. infinite
3. R times the weight at the surface of the earth
4. 1/R² times the weight at surface of the earth

Answer

The weight of an object, w = mg

At the centre of the earth, acceleration due to gravity g is zero. It is given by

g' = g(1 - h/R)

where h = distance from surface of the earth to centre of the earth.

At the centre of the earth, h = R

g’ = 0

So, w = m × 0 = 0

The correct option is A.