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acceleration caused by gravity is not the same because it varies from the mass and the distance betwwen the two objects
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Is there acceleration in the y direction?
Yes , there is a constant acceleration is the y- axis. and that acceleration is called acceleration due to gravity or Gravity. Gravity attracts every falling body which is on y axis. that's why the gravity is on y axis which is constant
Why does gravity produce a constant acceleration?
If one consider the mass and the radius of the Earth constant, then the gravity produces a constant acceleration. This is Newton's Theory about Universal Gravition.
Why gravitational constant is constant while when acceleration due to gravity is change?
gravity of earth is constant in any plane but the acceleration may vary becoz of irregular plane
When is acceleration constant?
We have constant acceleration all the time. Its called gravity. Gravitational acceleration is 9.8... m/s^2
What is the constant for gravity?
The constant acceleration due to gravity on EARTH is -9.81 m/s^2. This constant does not apply to objects on other planets because the mass of another planet might not be the same as Earth's mass. Because acceleration due to gravity is constant, this will be the acceleration due to gravity no matter the position of the object on Earth.
What occurs when the objects free falls near earths surfaces?
Constant acceleration
How is acceleration due to gravity be zero in a parachute?
At terminal velocity (constant velocity), the acceleration is zero, but prior to that, there is a downward acceleration.
Is gravity the same as weight?
Gravity is not the same as weight. Using the MKS unit system, gravity is a constant of acceleration (9.8m/s2) while weight is a Force in Newtons which can be calculated using: Fweight = mass*acceleration where mass is in kilograms and acceleration is the acceleration due to gravity.
Can acceleration due to gravity vary with respect to height?
No, acceleration due to gravity is a constant at 9.81ms-2. It cannot be influenced by other factors such as height.
How are acceleration and gravity related?
If there are no other forces that counter it, gravity will cause an acceleration - basically it will change an object's velocity.
Does a rock falling from a cliff have a constant acceleration?
Yes. Every body that is falling, (if there is no other force then the gravity force) will fall in constant acceleration. Mass does not affect the acceleration of the body. According to Newton's second law: F=m*a m*g=m*a g=a F= Force m= mass a= acceleration g= gravity acceleration m*g= the force of gravity
Is a constant acceleration graph a linear equation?
Not necessarily. The equation of a projectile, moving under constant acceleration (due to gravity) is a parabola - a non-linear equation.
