Q. At the surface of a certain planet, acceleration due to gravity is one-quarter of that on earth. If a brass ball is transported to this planet, then which one of the following statements is not correct
A) The mass of the brass ball on this planet is a quarter of its mass as measured on earth
B) The weight of the brass ball on this planet is a quarter of the weight as measured on earth
C) The brass ball has the same mass on the other planet as on earth
D) The brass ball has the same volume on the other planet as on earth
Explanation
(a) Mass of the ball always remain constant. It does not depend upon the acceleration due to gravity
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.