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If the radius of the earth were to shrink by one percent its mass remaining the same, the acceleration due to greavity on the earth's surface would

A

decrease

B

remain unchnaged

C

increase

D

be zero

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The correct Answer is:
C
`g=(GM)/(R^(2)) g'=(GM)((0.9R)^(2))`
`:.g'/g=((R^(2))/(0.99R))^(2)impliesg'gtR`
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Knowledge Check

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    A
    decrease by 1%
    B
    decrease by 2%
    C
    increase by 1%
    D
    increase by 2%

  • If the radius of the earth where to shrink by 1% with its mass remaining the same, the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface would :

    A
    decrease by 1%
    B
    decrease by 2%
    C
    increase by 1%
    D
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    A
    decreases
    B
    increases
    C
    remain unchanged
    D
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