JAMB Physics 2010 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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6. An object is weighed at different locations on the earth. What will be the right observation? A. Both the mass and weight vary B. The weight is constant while the mass varies C. The mass is constant while the weight varies D. Both the mass and weight are constant
- A. Both the mass and weight vary
- B. The weight is constant while the mass varies
- C. The mass is constant while the weight variesCorrect
- D. Both the mass and weight are constant
Explanation
The mass is constant while the weight varies from one place to another (since weight depends on gravitational acceleration, which differs by location).
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