If the radius of the Earth is reduced by 2% keeping its mass constant, then the weight of…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
If the radius of the Earth is reduced by 2% keeping its mass constant, then the weight of the body on its surface will:
- increase
- decrease
- remain same
- either (B) or (C)
Answer
(A) increase
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