What is the force of gravity on Earth and how does it vary?

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The force of gravity on Earth is approximately 9.81 m/s², which represents the acceleration due to gravity. This value can vary slightly depending on geographical location and the mass of the object in question. Gravity is directly related to an object's weight, meaning that different objects will experience different gravitational forces based on their mass. Understanding these variations is crucial for precise calculations in fields such as physics and engineering.

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what is the gravity equal to on earth...
 
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As phrased your question cannot be answered. Please be more specific, just what do you mean?
 
What do you mean by "gravity"? The force of gravity is your weight (and varies from person to person, object to object). The "acceleration due to gravity" also varies slightly from place to place on the surface of the Earth but "9.81 m/s2" is a good approximation.
 

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