A person weighing 600 N at the surface of earth at a particular location. When the same object is taken to a point located at higher altitude, then the weight of the same person will be
Answer: Less than 600 N
Explanation
Weight depends on the gravitational force, which decreases with altitude.
As the person moves away from the Earth's surface, gravity slightly weakens, so their weight becomes less than 600 N.
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