Weight of a body of mass m decreased by 1% when it is raised to height h above the…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
Weight of a body of mass m decreased by 1% when it is raised to height h above the Earth's surface. If the body is taken to a depth h in a mine, the change in its weight is:
- 0.5% decrease
- 2% decrease
- 0.5% increase
- 1% increase
Answer
(A) 0.5% decrease
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