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If the earth shrinks in its radius by 6% mass remaining constant, the value of 'g' on its surface will:

A

decrease

B

increase

C

remains the same

D

reduced to zero

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The correct Answer is:
B
Since `g=(GM)/(R^(2)) rArr g prop (1)/(R^(2))`
`therefore` with decrease in radius the value of g increases.
Hence correct choice is (b).
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