Weight of an object falling freely is _____?

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  1. Double of Weight
  2. Half of Weight
  3. Zero
  4. Equal to Mass

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Option 3 : Zero
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CONCEPT: 

  • Gravity: The force acting due to the gravitational force of the earth on any object is called gravity. The gravitational force is

F = mg

m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity.

  • Weight of an object: When an object is kept on a surface, the object imposes the force equal to its gravitational force on the surface. This force is called weight.
    • The weight of the object can only be measured when it is on the surface.
    • The weighing machine measures this force.

EXPLANATION:

  • When the object is falling freely, it is acted upon by the force of gravity.
  • But, the object is not applying its force to any surface. So, the weight of the object is zero.
  • So, the correct answer is zero.
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