At some place on the equator,a bag of sugar weighs $W \ kg$. Will it weigh the same,more,or less when taken to Antarctica? Give a reason for your answer.

  • A
    It will weigh more.
  • B
    It will weigh less.
  • C
    It will weigh the same.
  • D
    It will be zero.

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