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If the radius of the earth were to shrink by 1% its mass remaining the same, the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface would

1. Decrease by 2%
2. Remain unchanged
3. Increase by 2%
4. Increase by 1%

Correct answer: Increase by 2%

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