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If the radius of the earth were to shrink by 1% its mass remaining the same, the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface would
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Correct option is C
g=GMR2. If mass remains constant then g∝1R2% increase in g = 2(% decrease in R) =2 × 1% = 2%.Talk to our academic expert!
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