Why Is Acceleration Due to Gravity a Constant? - Comments

In summary, ZapperZ discusses the constant nature of acceleration due to gravity in his PF Insights post. The cause of gravitational force between two bodies is often explained by the exchange of gravitons, but this concept is not mentioned in the article. ZapperZ suggests consulting the Relativity forum for more information on the topic.
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Why Is Acceleration Due to Gravity a Constant?

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Beautiful. Thank you very much.
 
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But what is the cause of gravitational force between two bodies (they say exchange of gravitons)?? I mean how can exchange of gravitons between two bodies make them exert force on each other and that too only attractive??
 
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The word "graviton" appears nowhere in this Insight.
 
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Was expecting something like

"It isn't, go home folks"
 
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sandesh baghmar said:
But what is the cause of gravitational force between two bodies (they say exchange of gravitons)?? I mean how can exchange of gravitons between two bodies make them exert force on each other and that too only attractive??

It's all about curved spacetime! Hit up the Relativity forum for more info please, as this thread is for questions and comments regarding the insights article.
 

Related to Why Is Acceleration Due to Gravity a Constant? - Comments

1. Why is acceleration due to gravity a constant on Earth?

Acceleration due to gravity is a constant because it is determined by the mass and radius of Earth, which do not change significantly over time. This means that the force of gravity pulling objects towards the Earth's center remains constant.

2. How is acceleration due to gravity measured?

Acceleration due to gravity is typically measured using a device called an accelerometer, which measures the rate of change in velocity of an object. It can also be calculated using the formula g = 9.8 m/s^2, where g represents the acceleration due to gravity on Earth.

3. Is acceleration due to gravity the same everywhere on Earth?

No, acceleration due to gravity can vary slightly depending on location and altitude. This is because the radius and mass of Earth are not perfectly uniform, leading to slight variations in gravitational pull. However, these variations are typically very small and do not significantly affect everyday activities.

4. Why is acceleration due to gravity a negative value?

Acceleration due to gravity is typically represented as a negative value because it is directed towards the center of the Earth, which is considered the negative direction in physics. This negative value indicates that objects are accelerating towards the Earth's surface, rather than away from it.

5. Does acceleration due to gravity change with the speed of an object?

No, acceleration due to gravity is not affected by the speed of an object. It remains constant regardless of the speed at which an object is falling. This is because acceleration due to gravity is determined by the mass and radius of Earth, rather than the speed of the object.

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