If the diameter of the earth becomes two times its present value and its mass remains unchanged,then how would the weight of an object on the surface of the earth be affected?

  • A
    It will become two times.
  • B
    It will become four times.
  • C
    It will become one-half.
  • D
    It will become one-fourth.

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