If radius of the earth contracts `2%` and its mass remains the same, then weight of the body at the earth surface
A. will decrease
B. will increase
C. will remain the same
D. none of these

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Correct Answer - b
`g=(GM)/(R^(2))" "therefore (Deltaw)/(w)=(Deltag)/(g)=-2(DeltaR)/(R)`
As, R decreases, the weight increases.

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