Question

is gravitational acceleration a vector quantity?

Answer 1

Answer:

yes, gravitational acceleration is a vector quantity

Explanation:

As we know acceleration is a vector quantity.acceleration due to gravity is also a acceleration.So,gravitational acceleration is a vector quantity

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

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$\implies$ The above statement is True.

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$\longrightarrow$ The reasons are as follows:

1. We know that, Vector is a type of quantity, which has both direction as well as magnitude.
2. Acceleration is Vector quantity, because it has bith magnitude & direction.
3. Acceleration due to Gravity is just Gravitational Acceleration which radially inwards towards centre of body with the mass.
4. Hence, Gravitational Acceleration is a Vector Quantity.

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• The free fall type of acceleration of an object in vacuum is termed as Gravitational Acceleration.

• Gravitational Acceleration is always constant.

• Gravitational Acceleration is 9.8m/s² on the Earth surface.

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