Multiple choice

The weight of an object would be minimum when it is placed

  1. at the equator

  2. at the North Pole

  3. at the South Pole

  4. at the centre of the earth

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Weight is defined as the force of gravity on an object. At the center of the Earth, the gravitational pull from all directions cancels out, resulting in zero weight.