Each of us weighs a tiny bit less inside the ground floor of a skyscraper than we do on the ground away from the skyscraper. The reason for this is the
A) mass of the building attracts us upward slightly.
B) gravitational field is shielded inside the building.
C) both of these
D) none of these

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mass of the building does indeed attract us upward slightly due to gravitational attraction, which can cause a tiny reduction in the weight of an object (or person) inside or near the skyscraper compared to being away from it.

Each of Us Weighs a Tiny Bit Less Inside the Ground