If the radius of earth shrinks by $2 \%$ while its mass remains the same,the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface will approximately:

  • A
    decrease by $2 \%$
  • B
    decrease by $4 \%$
  • C
    increase by $2 \%$
  • D
    increase by $4 \%$

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