If the radius of the earth were to shrink by one percent, its mass remaining the same…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
If the radius of the earth were to shrink by one percent, its mass remaining the same, the acceleration due to gravity on the earth’s surface would
- decrease
- remain unchanged
- increase
- none of these.
Answer
(C) increase
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