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The weight of an object at the center of the Earth is:
AInfinite
BSame as surface
CZero
DHalf of surface
✓ Correct Answer: C — Zero
At the center of the Earth, the acceleration due to gravity (g) is zero, so weight (mg) is also zero.
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