Question

Gravitation
Activity 1
A
If the mass of the earth is M, R its radius and m is the
mass of an object placed on the surface of the earth.
The force of attraction between them is
GMm
R?
B В
Points A and C represents different positions on the
surface of the earth. Point B represents the centre of the earth.
a) At which point on the surface of earth does a body experience maximum weight?
b) At which point does the body experince zero weight?
c) Does the weight of an object increase or decrease as it moves from A to C?​

Answer 1

surface of the earth. Point B represents the centre of the earth.

a) At which point on the surface of earth does a body experience maximum weight?

b) At which