An object is lifted from the surface of a spherical planet to an altitude equal to the radius of the planet. As a result

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4 August, 21:49

An object is lifted from the surface of a spherical planet to an altitude equal to the radius of the planet. As a result

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Meredith Mcbride · Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is : It happens that the mass remains the same but the weight decreases.

Explanation: While the mass remains constant everywhere, the change in weight is due to the change occurred with gravity:

g ' = g (1-2h / r)

As there is upward movement, the weight decreases because gravity decreases. Weight is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the object and the center of the planet.