Help with Acceleration due to gravity

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The discussion revolves around the concept of acceleration due to gravity, specifically seeking clarification through word problems. Participants are attempting to define and understand this concept in practical scenarios.

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  • Homework-related, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests help with understanding acceleration due to gravity through word problems.
  • Another participant suggests that a clearer question would facilitate better assistance.
  • A participant states the commonly accepted value of acceleration due to gravity as 9.8 m/s².
  • A different participant offers a more precise value of 9.80665 m/s², indicating it is found in standard reference materials, implying that the inquiry may require additional context.

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There is no consensus on the specific context or application of the acceleration due to gravity, and multiple perspectives on its value and definition are presented.

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The discussion lacks specific word problems or scenarios that could clarify the application of the acceleration due to gravity, and the assumptions underlying the values provided are not fully explored.

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Hey guys i really need help with Acceleration due to gravity (use word problems to define ur answer)
 
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g=9.8m/s^2
 
yashin25 said:
Hey guys i really need help with Acceleration due to gravity (use word problems to define ur answer)

Try to fix your questions so i can answer it. I assume that you are looking for 9.8 m/s^2, but i don't see how to define an answer using a question?
 
The standard value is 9.80665 m/s^2.But this is found in any CM book.It has to be something else...

Daniel.
 

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