If the radius of the earth where to shri...

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

increase by 2%

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The correct Answer is:

D

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