If the radius of the Earth shrinks to $1/n$ of its present value while its mass remains constant,what will be the value of $g'_e$ on its surface?

  • A
    $n g_e$
  • B
    $n^2 g_e$
  • C
    $g_e / n$
  • D
    $g_e / n^2$

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