JEE Main 2024 (27 Jan, Shift 1) Physics Q36: Gravitation

Question

The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is g. If the diameter of earth reduces to half of its original value and mass remains constant, then acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth would be :

(1) $4\,g$ Official answer
(2) $\frac{g}{4}$
(3) $\frac{g}{2}$
(4) $2\,g$

Official answer

Option 1

NTA final key.

Accepted Answer

Option 1: $4\,g$

Answer

$4\,g$

Answer

$\frac{g}{4}$

Answer

$\frac{g}{2}$

Answer

$2\,g$

JEE Main 27 January 2024, Shift 1, Physics Q36