alleryThe value of g near the Earth's surface is about:
A0.8 m per s2
B5.8 m per s2
C9.8 m per s2
D1.8 m per s2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 9.8 m per s2
1. The acceleration due to gravity is nearly constant near the ground.
2. For quick sums it is often rounded to 10.
3. Its value is 9.8 metres per second squared.
4. So the answer is 9.8 m per s2.
_Source: syllabus Science, Ch 6 'How Forces Affect Motion'_
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