If the radius of the earth shrinks by 1%, its mass remaining the same, the value of 'g' on the earth's surface would: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the radius of the earth shrinks by 1%, its mass remaining the same, the value of 'g' on the earth's surface would:
A. Decrease by 1%
B. Increase by 1%
C. Increase by 2%
D. Decrease by 2%
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The acceleration due to gravity is given by g = GM/R². For a small change, taking the derivative or using error approximation: Δg/g = -2(ΔR/R). If R shrinks by 1% (ΔR/R = -1%), then Δg/g = -2(-1%) = +2%. Therefore, the value of 'g' will increase by approximately 2%.

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