10 Questions
What is the SI unit for expressing acceleration due to gravity?
Metres per second squared (m/s2)
What is the acceleration due to gravity near Earth's surface, accurate to 2 significant figures?
9.8 m/s2
What is the direction of the gravity vector quantity?
Coincides with a plumb bob
What is the informal term used for the acceleration due to gravity near Earth's surface?
Little g
What is the equivalent unit for expressing acceleration due to gravity in newtons per kilogram?
N/kg or N·kg−1
Which force contributes to the net acceleration denoted by g on Earth?
Gravitation and centrifugal force
What is the magnitude of Earth's gravity expressed in SI units?
Metres per second squared
What is the precise strength of Earth's gravity near its surface?
9.8 m/s2
What is the informal term used for the acceleration due to gravity near Earth's surface?
Little g
What is the direction of the gravity vector quantity on Earth?
Coincides with a plumb bob
Test your knowledge about Earth's gravity with this quiz. Explore the factors that contribute to the net acceleration imparted to objects on Earth and understand the concept of gravity as a vector quantity.
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