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Q.

Let g be the acceleration due to gravity at the earth's surface and K be the rotational kinetic energy of the earth. Suppose the earth's radius decreases by 2%. Keeping mass of earth and angular momentum constant, then

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a

g increases by 4 % and K increases by 4%

b

g decreases by 2 % and K decreases by 4%

c

g decreases by 4 % and K decreases by 2%

d

g increases by 2 % and K increases by 2%

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

g=GMR2

gR-2

change in g=(-2)(% change in R)

=(-2)(-2)=+4%

Rotational kinetic energy,

K=L22I

L= angular momentum = constant 

I=25mR2

KR-2

% change in K=(-2)(% change in R)

=(-2)(-2)=+4%

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