Gravitation Question 62
Question: If both the mass and the radius of the earth decrease by 1%, the value of the acceleration due to gravity will [MP PET 2004]
Options:
A)Decrease by 1%
B) Increase by 1%
C) Increase by 2%
D) Remain unchanged
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
As $ [g=\frac{GM}{R^{2}}] $ therefore 1% decrease in mass will decreases the value of g by 1%. But 1% decrease in radius will increase the value ofg by 2%. As a whole value of g increase by 1%.
