Question

If the radius of earth were to shrink by two percent, its mass remaining the same, the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface would

• A. Decrease by 4%
• B. Increase by 1%
• C. Increase by 4%
• D. Increase by 2%

Hint:

Since \( g \propto \frac{1}{R^2} \), small decrease in radius leads to larger increase in \( g \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C