The weight of a body at the centre of the

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The weight of a body at the centre of the earth is

A

Zero

B

Infinite

C

Same as on the surface of earth

D

None of the above

The weight of a body at the centre of the earth is

Inside the earth, gravitational force will vary as

$F=\frac{G M \frac{r^{3}}{R^{3}}}{r^{2}}=\frac{G M r}{R^{3}}$

Hence, at $r=0, F=0$