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What is the approximate value of acceleration due to gravity (g) on the surface of the Earth?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 8.8 m/s²
  2. 9.8 m/s²
  3. 10.8 m/s²
  4. 11.2 m/s²

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 9.8 m/s²

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) 9.8 m/s² 📚 Explanation: The acceleration due to gravity is the acceleration gained by an object due strictly to the Earth's gravitational pull. Near the surface of the Earth, its standard average value is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared (m/s²). This value slightly varies depending on the altitude and latitude of the specific location.