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The radius and mass of earth are increas...

The radius and mass of earth are increased by 0.5%. Which of the following statements are true at the surface of the earth

A

g will increase

B

g will decrease

C

Escape velocity will remain unchanged

D

Potential energy will remain unchanged

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