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NEET Physics Variation of g with Depth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
A body weighs 250 N on the surface of the Earth. How much will it weigh halfway down to the centre of the Earth?
A
125 N
B
150 N
C
175 N
D
250 N
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Weight at a depth d is given by W = W₀(¹⁻ d/R). At halfway, d = R/2, so W = 125 N.
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