{"id":628270,"date":"2023-06-23T16:35:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T11:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=628270"},"modified":"2025-02-28T17:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T11:48:02","slug":"gravitational-acceleration-formula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gravitational-acceleration-formula\/","title":{"rendered":"Gravitational Acceleration Formula\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gravitational-acceleration-formula\/#Gravitational_Acceleration_Formula\" title=\"Gravitational Acceleration Formula\">Gravitational Acceleration Formula<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gravitational-acceleration-formula\/#Also_Read\" title=\"Also Read\">Also Read<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gravitational_Acceleration_Formula\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gravitational Acceleration Formula<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Introduction: <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gravitational acceleration, often denoted as &#8220;g,&#8221; is a fundamental concept in physics that describes the acceleration experienced by objects due to the force of gravity. It is a measure of how quickly an object accelerates downward when dropped or falls freely under the influence of gravity. Gravitational acceleration is a universal constant near the Earth&#8217;s surface, approximately equal to 9.8 meters per second squared (9.8 m\/s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">). This acceleration determines the speed at which objects fall and plays a crucial role in understanding various phenomena, including projectile motion, free fall, and the behavior of celestial bodies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gravitational Acceleration Definition:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gravitational acceleration is the acceleration experienced by an object due to the force of gravity. It represents the rate at which an object&#8217;s velocity changes when subjected to the gravitational pull of a massive body, such as a planet or a star.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Formula for Gravitational Acceleration:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The formula for gravitational acceleration, also known as acceleration due to gravity, relates the gravitational force acting on an object to its mass and the gravitational constant. The formula is as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">g = (G x M) \/ r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">where:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;g&#8221; represents the gravitational acceleration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;G&#8221; is the gravitational constant, approximately equal to 6.67430 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-11<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\/(kg\u00b7s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;M&#8221; represents the mass of the object that is causing the gravitational force.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;r&#8221; represents the distance between the center of mass of the object causing the force and the center of mass of the object experiencing the force.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This formula describes how the gravitational force changes with distance and the masses of the objects involved. The gravitational acceleration is the acceleration experienced by an object in free fall near the surface of a massive body, such as Earth. On the surface of Earth, the gravitational acceleration is approximately 9.8 m\/s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Derivation of Gravitational Acceleration Formula:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Let us try to find the value of acceleration due to gravity. For this, we will consider the case of a freely falling object. Consider a stone of mass \u2018m\u2019 falling freely under the influence of gravity only.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:290}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">According, to Newton\u2019s second law the force acting on the stone will be:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:262}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:262}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-628275 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-163232-300x46.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-163232-300x46.png?v=1687518250 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-163232.png?v=1687518250 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:262}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now, if we consider the mass of the Earth to be \u2018M\u2019 and the distance between the stone of mass \u2018m\u2019 and the Earth to be \u2018d\u2019. As the distance between the center of the stone to the earth\u2019s surface is negligible, we can consider \u2018d\u2019 as the radius \u2018R\u2019 of the earth. The gravitational force formula is given as,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:285}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-628276 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-163247.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"63\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dividing both sides by the mass of the object \u2018m,\u2019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:262}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559737&quot;:216,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-628278 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-163259.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"82\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The values of universal gravitational constant, the mass of the earth \u2018M,\u2019 and the radius of the earth \u2018R\u2019 are,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:216,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559737&quot;:216,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-628279 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-163315-300x95.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-163315-300x95.png?v=1687518316 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-163315.png?v=1687518316 302w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-628280 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-163327.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"43\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On substituting them, we get the value of acceleration due to the gravity on the earth as,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559737&quot;:216,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-628281 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-163339.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"71\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Read\"><\/span>Also Read<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/formulas\/acceleration-formula\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-dark mx-2 my-2 px-4\" style=\"border-radius: 50px;\" type=\"button\">acceleration formula<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Solved Examples on Gravitational Acceleration Formula:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Example 1:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Determine the gravitational acceleration between two objects, one with a mass of 100 kg and the other with a mass of 50 kg, when they are 10 meters apart.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Solution:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Given:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mass of object 1 (M1) = 100 kg<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mass of object 2 (M2) = 50 kg<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Distance between the objects (r) = 10 meters<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Using the formula g = G x (M1 + M2) \/ r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, we can calculate the gravitational acceleration:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">g = (6.67430 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-11 x <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">(100 kg + 50 kg) \/ (10 m)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">g \u2248 1.12 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-9<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> m\/s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Therefore, the gravitational acceleration between the two objects is approximately 1.12 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-9<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> m\/s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> .<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Example 2:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Calculating the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of a planet<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Given:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mass of the planet (M) = 5.972 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">24<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> kg<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Radius of the planet (r) = 6.371 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">6<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> meters<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gravitational constant (G) = 6.67430 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-11 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">N(m\/kg)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To determine the acceleration due to gravity (g) on the planet&#8217;s surface, we use the formula:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">g = (G x M) \/ r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Substituting the values:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">g = (6.67430 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-11 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">x 5.972 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">24 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">kg) \/ (6.371 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">6<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> m)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">g = (6.67430 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-11<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> x  5.972 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">24<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> kg) \/ 4.049 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">13<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">g = 9.8227 m\/s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Therefore, the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the planet is approximately 9.8227 m\/s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frequently Asked Questions on Gravitational Acceleration Formula:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">1: What is the gravitational formula of acceleration? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Answer: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The formula for gravitational acceleration is as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">g = G x M \/ r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">where:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;g&#8221; represents the gravitational acceleration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;G&#8221; is the gravitational constant, approximately equal to 6.67430 \u00d7 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-11<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\/(kg\u00b7s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;M&#8221; represents the mass of the object that is causing the gravitational force.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;r&#8221; represents the distance between the center of mass of the object causing the force and the center of mass of the object experiencing the force.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">2: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is gravitational acceleration zero?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Answer: No, gravitational acceleration is not zero. Gravitational acceleration exists whenever there is a gravitational force acting on an object. On Earth, the gravitational acceleration is approximately 9.8 m\/s\u00b2, causing objects to accelerate towards the Earth&#8217;s surface. However, the value of gravitational acceleration can vary depending on the mass and distance from other celestial bodies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">3: How do you calculate 9.8 m\/s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Answer: Gravitational Acceleration Formula is given by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559737&quot;:216,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-628271 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-162920.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"86\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The values of universal gravitational constant, the mass of the earth \u2018M,\u2019 and the radius of the earth \u2018R\u2019 are,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:216,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559737&quot;:216,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-628272 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-162932.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"93\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-628273 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-162946.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"173\" height=\"46\" \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">On substituting them, we get the value of acceleration due to the gravity on the earth as,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559737&quot;:216,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:280}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-628274 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-23-162959.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"76\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">4: Is acceleration due to gravity(g) a universal constant?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Answer: Acceleration due to gravity (g) is not a universal constant. It varies depending on the location and the mass of the celestial body exerting the gravitational force. On Earth, the average value of acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m\/s\u00b2. However, on different planets or celestial bodies, the acceleration due to gravity can be significantly different. For example, on the Moon, the acceleration due to gravity is about 1\/6th of that on Earth, while on Jupiter, it is much stronger. Therefore, the value of acceleration due to gravity is specific to each celestial body and is not a universal constant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">5: What is the SI unit of gravitational acceleration?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Answer: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The SI unit of gravitational acceleration is meters per second squared (m\/s\u00b2). Gravitational acceleration represents the rate at which an object accelerates under the influence of gravity. It measures the change in velocity per unit of time and is expressed in terms of meters per second squared.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">6: What is the value of g?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Answer: The value of &#8220;g&#8221; represents the acceleration due to gravity and varies depending on the location and altitude on Earth. The standard average value of gravitational acceleration on the surface of the Earth is approximately 9.8 m\/s\u00b2.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">7: What factors does gravitational acceleration depend on?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Answer: The formula for gravitational acceleration is as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">g = G x M \/ r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As we can see, Gravitational acceleration depends on several factors. Firstly, it is influenced by the mass of the celestial body. The greater the mass, the stronger the gravitational acceleration. Secondly, the distance from the center of the celestial body affects gravitational acceleration. It decreases as the distance increases. The gravitational constant, denoted as G, is another factor and its value is constant universally. Additionally, local variations in gravitational acceleration can occur due to differences in topography and density variations within Earth&#8217;s crust. Lastly, the presence of other celestial bodies nearby can influence gravitational acceleration through gravitational interactions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">8: Why is it called gravitation?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Answer: Gravitation is called so because it refers to the natural phenomenon of attraction between objects with mass. The term &#8220;gravitation&#8221; is derived from the Latin word &#8220;gravitas,&#8221; meaning &#8220;heaviness&#8221; or &#8220;weight.&#8221; It describes the force of attraction that exists between any two objects with mass, causing them to move towards each other. This force is commonly known as gravity and is responsible for many observable phenomena, such as the motion of planets, the falling of objects, and the dynamics of celestial bodies in the universe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gravitational Acceleration Formula Introduction: Gravitational acceleration, often denoted as &#8220;g,&#8221; is a fundamental concept in physics that describes the acceleration [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Gravitational Acceleration Formula","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Gravitational Acceleration Formula Explained with Examples","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Understand the formula for gravitational acceleration with detailed explanations and examples. 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