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What is gravimetry?
Gravimetry is the measurement of the strength of a gravitational field.
What are the units of measurement for gravity in the SI system?
Gravity is usually measured in units of acceleration, with the standard unit being metres per second squared (m/s2).
What is the value of g (gn) and what does it represent?
The value of g (gn) is equal to 9.80665 m/s2 and it is defined as approximately equal to the acceleration due to gravity at the Earth's surface.
What is an instrument used to measure gravity known as?
An instrument used to measure gravity is known as a gravimeter.
How are many weighing scales regarded in relation to gravimeters?
Many weighing scales may be regarded as simple gravimeters.
Test your knowledge of gravimetry and units of measurement for gravity with this quiz. Learn about the measurement of gravitational fields and the units used to quantify gravity in different systems.
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