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Let g be the acceleration due to gravity at the earth's surface and K the rotational kinetic energy of the earth. Suppose the earth's radius decreases by 2%. Keeping all other quantities constant, then

A

g increases by 2% and K increases by 2%

B

g increases by 4% and K increases by 4%

C

g increases by 4% and K increases by 2%

D

g increases by 2% and K increases by 4%

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