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 because the
A)gravitational field is shielded inside the building.
B)mass of the building above slightly attracts us upward.
C)both of these
D)neither of these

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mass of the skyscraper above us exerts a gravitational force that slightly pulls us upward, resulting in a slightly decreased weight inside the building. The gravitational field is not shielded inside the building, as gravity permeates all matter. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

Each of Us Weighs a Tiny Bit Less Inside the Ground