If the Diameter of the Earth Were Suddenly Reduced to One-Fourth

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the diameter of the Earth were suddenly reduced to one-fourth of its present size while its mass remained the same,how would your weight be altered?

• A)It would become 4 times as great
• B)It would become 16 times as great
• C)It would become 8 times as great
• D)It would remain unchanged

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