Question

    Which one of the following statements is not

    correct? 
    A Weight of a body is different on different planets. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Mass of a body on the earth, on the moon and in empty space is the same. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Weightlessness of a body occurs when the gravitational forces acting on it are counterbalanced. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Weight and mass of a body are equal at sea level on the surface of the earth. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Mass is the quantity of matter contained by the object. Weight is the force of gravity acting on a body. Mass is constant anywhere in the universe but weight depends upon the quantity of gravity in a particular place. 

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