Applied Mechanics - Engineering

Q1:

If the gravitational accelerational at any place is doubled, the weight of a body, will

A be reduced to half

B be doubled

C not be affected

D none of these.

ANS:B - be doubled

W =mg.

If g is double;
W=m(2g).
W=2mg.
W/2=mg.

So, the weight of the body will be reduced to half.