If the radius of Earth somehow decreased with no change in mass, your weight would
A)increase.
B)not change.
C)decrease.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Your weight would increase because weight is determined by the gravitational force exerted on you by the Earth, which is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between you and the Earth's center. If the Earth's radius decreases while its mass remains the same, you are closer to the mass exerting the gravitational force, thereby increasing the force and your weight.

If the Radius of Earth Somehow Decreased with No Change