Question

If the radius of earth shrinks by $2 \%$ while its mass remains same The acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface will approximately :

• A. decrease by $2 \%$
• B. decrease by $4 \%$
• C. increase by $2$%
• D. increase by $4 \%$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

increase by $4 \%$

Answer 2

From the given options the correct answer is option (D): increase by 4%