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Is there any way to get zero gravity on the earth?

Profile image of JAYAVARDHAN BAIRABATHINA
13 Years agoGrade Upto college level
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Profile image of Yogita Bang
13 Years ago

It is impossible to get zero gravity on the surface of earth.

But there are certain cases:

1) acceleration due to gravity can be zero on equator if earth rotates with angular velocity of 1.24×10-3 rad/s. (But it is hypothetical and cannot be brought out in practice)

2) It is zero at the centre of the earth.

If one wants to feel weightlessness then one can revolve in a satellite. But having zero gravity on earth''s surface is impossible

Profile image of JAYANT ARORA
13 Years ago

 Yes it is possible at the centre of the earth where the radius is zero . . .

Profile image of Abhishekh kumar sharma
13 Years ago

yes

the most common way is in the lift if the supporting wire breaks and one falls freely undre gravity

Profile image of Akash Kumar Dutta
13 Years ago

Dear Student,

Its possible by making the earth rotate at more higher speed.
and the other methods include making a free fall.
and the other includes creating a medium in which bouyant Force is equal to Mg.

Regards.

Profile image of tejas naresh patel
13 Years ago

NOPE