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If g1 and g2 are the gravitational accelerations on two mountains A and B respectively, the weight of a body when transported from A to B will be multiplied by

A. g1

B. g2

C. $$\frac{{{{\text{g}}_1}}}{{{{\text{g}}_2}}}$$

D. $$\frac{{{{\text{g}}_2}}}{{{{\text{g}}_1}}}$$

Answer: Option D


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  1. RUSHIKESH PAWAR
    RUSHIKESH PAWAR :
    4 years ago

    Wa=Wb.

    mg1=mg2.
    So when mass is transferred to Mountain B then,
    0=mg2/mg1.
    So, m will cancel m and thus it becomes g2/g1.

  2. RUSHIKESH PAWAR
    RUSHIKESH PAWAR :
    4 years ago

    Wa=Wb.

    mg1=mg2.
    So when mass is transferred to Mountain B then,
    0=mg2/mg1.
    So, m will cancel m and thus it becomes g2/g1.

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