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The weight of an object will be minimum when it is placed at
किसी वस्तु का भार न्यूनतम होगा जब उसे पर रखा जाएगा।

A

North Pole/उत्तरी ध्रुव

B

South Pole/दक्षिणी ध्रुव

C

Tropic of Cancer/कर्क रेखा

D

Centre of Earth/पृथ्वी का मध्य

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To determine where the weight of an object is minimum, we need to understand the concept of weight and how it is affected by gravity. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Weight**: Weight (W) is defined as the product of mass (m) and acceleration due to gravity (g). The formula is: \[ W = m \cdot g \] 2. **Identifying the Variables**: - The mass (m) of the object is constant. - The acceleration due to gravity (g) varies depending on the location. 3. **Locations to Consider**: The question provides four locations: - North Pole - South Pole - Tropic of Cancer - Center of the Earth 4. **Analyzing Gravity at Each Location**: - **North Pole**: g is approximately 9.8 m/s². - **South Pole**: g is also approximately 9.8 m/s². - **Tropic of Cancer**: g is slightly less than 9.8 m/s², around 9.78 m/s². - **Center of the Earth**: g is 0 m/s². 5. **Calculating Weight at Each Location**: - At the North Pole: \( W = m \cdot 9.8 \) - At the South Pole: \( W = m \cdot 9.8 \) - At the Tropic of Cancer: \( W = m \cdot 9.78 \) - At the Center of the Earth: \( W = m \cdot 0 = 0 \) 6. **Conclusion**: The weight of the object is minimum when it is placed at the **Center of the Earth**, where the acceleration due to gravity is zero, resulting in zero weight. ### Final Answer: The weight of an object will be minimum when it is placed at the **Center of the Earth**. ---

To determine where the weight of an object is minimum, we need to understand the concept of weight and how it is affected by gravity. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Weight**: Weight (W) is defined as the product of mass (m) and acceleration due to gravity (g). The formula is: \[ W = m \cdot g ...
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