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.
dauto said:Do you have a question? If you don't, why are you posting this here?
The acceleration due to gravity on Earth's surface is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared (m/s²).
The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is calculated by dividing the force of gravity (9.8 Newtons) by the mass of the object. This results in an acceleration of 9.8 m/s².
Yes, the acceleration due to gravity can vary slightly in different locations on Earth due to factors such as altitude and topography. However, the difference is very small and the average value of 9.8 m/s² is used for most calculations.
The acceleration due to gravity causes objects to fall towards the Earth at a rate of 9.8 m/s². This means that for every second an object falls, its velocity increases by 9.8 meters per second. This is also known as free fall.
No, the acceleration due to gravity is a constant value on Earth's surface and cannot be changed. However, it can vary on other celestial bodies depending on their mass and size.