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………is magnitude of the force due to gravity.
a) mass                                 
b) Fg
c) weight                                              
d) both a & c

c

On the surface of any planet, the value of g and our weight depends on the planet’s ………
a) mass                                 
b) radius
c) location                                            
d) both a & b

d

The variation of value of ‘g’ on earth is used to detect the presence of……. ..
a) gravity                                              
b) oil
c) minerals                                           
d)  both b and c

d

Geophysicists use sensitive instruments called ……. To detect small variations in ‘g’.
a) gravitmeter                      
b) gravometer
c) gravitscope                      
d) gravimeter

d

…………deposits increase the value of ‘g’.
a) gold                                   
b) silver
c) oil                      
d) both a & b

d

……………deposits decrease the value of ‘g’.
a) gold                                   
b) oil
c) natural gas                       
d) both b and c

d