If the Earth's mass decreased to one-half its original mass with no change in radius, then your weight would
A) decrease to one half your original weight.
B) stay the same.
C) decrease to one quarter your original weight.
D) none of these

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Your weight on Earth is directly proportional to the mass of the Earth. If the Earth's mass decreases to one-half its original mass, the gravitational force it exerts on you would also decrease to one-half, thus your weight would decrease to one-half your original weight.

If the Earth's Mass Decreased to One-Half Its Original Mass