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Mass remaining constant, the radius of the earth shrinks by 1%. The acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface would

A

increase by `2%`

B

increase by `1%`

C

decrease by `1%`

D

decrease by `1/2%`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`g=(GM)/(R^(2))`
`(Deltag)/(g)xx100=2(DeltaR)/Rxx100=2xx1%=2%`
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