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Physics Question on Acceleration due to gravity of the earth

If the earth shrinks to half of its present size and its mass reduces to half of its actual mass, then the acceleration due to gravity(g) on its surface will be

A

4g

B

g

C

2g

D

g/2

E

g/3

Answer

2g

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C) : 2g