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If radius of the earth contracts 2% and its mass remains the same, then weight of the body at the earth surface
a
Will decrease
b
Will increase
c
Will remain the same
d
None of these
detailed solution
Correct option is B
g∝1R2 If radius of earth decreases by 2% then g will increase by 4% i.e. weight of the body at earth surface will increase by 4%Talk to our academic expert!
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