When the radius of earth is reduced by 
without changing the mass, then the acceleration due to gravity will-
A
increase by 
B
decrease by 1.5%
C
increase by 
D
decrease by 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The acceleration due to gravity ' g ' is given by
% change in ' 
' is given by
change in 
increase
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