Let $g$ be the acceleration due to gravity at the Earth's surface and $K$ be the rotational kinetic energy of the Earth. Suppose the Earth's radius decreases by $2 \%$ keeping its mass the same,then:

  • A
    $g$ decreases by $2 \%$ and $K$ decreases by $4 \%$
  • B
    $g$ decreases by $4 \%$ and $K$ increases by $2 \%$
  • C
    $g$ increases by $4 \%$ and $K$ increases by $4 \%$
  • D
    $g$ decreases by $4 \%$ and $K$ increases by $4 \%$

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