Question

what is acceleration due to gravity? Derive its mathematical formula.​

Answer 1

It has both magnitude and direction, hence, it's a vector quantity. Acceleration due to gravity is represented by g. The standard value of g on the surface of the earth at sea level is 9.8 m/s2.

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Acceleration Due to Gravity (g)

Symbol g

SI Unit ms-2

Formula g = GM/r2

Values of g in SI 9.806 ms-2