The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth is:

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The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth is essentially constant, with negligible variations on a day-to-day basis. This conclusion is supported by the understanding that gravity does not fluctuate significantly, unlike other forces. The discussion emphasizes that gravity on Earth is not the same as that on the Moon, reinforcing the distinction between the two celestial bodies.

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Homework Statement



The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth is:

constantly changing
the same as on the moon
basically constant



Answer: Basically constant?

The gravity on Earth doesn't really change much day to day.
 
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csurfus1 said:

Homework Statement



The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth is:

constantly changing
the same as on the moon
basically constant



Answer: Basically constant?

The gravity on Earth doesn't really change much day to day.

Correct.

dauto said:
Do you have a question? If you don't, why are you posting this here?

I think that was his multiple-choice question.
 

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