Question

    The acceleration due to gravity on Earth’s surface is

    approximately:
    A 8.9 m/s² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10.8 m/s² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9.8 m/s² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 9.1 m/s² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The standard acceleration due to gravity on Earth is 9.8 m/s². This value is derived from Newton’s Law of Gravitation. The acceleration is slightly variable depending on altitude and latitude.

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