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If the Earth losses its gravity, then for a body

A

Weight becomes zero, but not the mass

B

Mass becomes zero, but not the weight

C

Both mass and weight become zero

D

Neither mass nor weight become zero

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A
W=mg, if g=0 then W=0.
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