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Acceleration due to gravity on Earth is 9.8 m/s2 (9.8 meters per second per second); that is, if you are not standing on something, neglecting air resistance (which creates a 'terminal velocity' and prevents you from falling too fast), your speed falling toward the earth would increase by 9.8 meters per second.
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Would newtons change on the moon?
No. Newtons are a measurement of mass and are relative only to Earth's gravity and are not affected by changes in gravity. Only weight is affected by changing gravity. On Earth, weight and mass are the same because Earth's gravity is the benchmark constant for measuring mass in Newtons, and weight is affected by that very same factor (Earth's gravity). On other planets, mass is unchanged because the Earthly gravity is a constant (and therefore, unchanged), and the weight changes because now it is affected by a new planetary gravity.
Why don't we notice a difference between mass and weight on earth?
Because gravity is relatively constant anywhere on Earth's surface.
If the radius of the earth were doubled how much gravity would you experience?
If the radius of the Earth were twice the actual number, with the mass of the Earth held constant, the apparent force of gravity would be reduced to one-quarter the previous value.
Is the value of acceleration due to gravity constant?
the acceleration of free fall ,it has a value of 9.8ms-2 ,every objected falling freely under the action of gravity always have this constant speed
If gravity is same for all bodies why not on moon and earth?
The gravitational constant is the same for all bodies.The actual force depends on the masses of the bodies (and the distance between them).Since the mass of the Moon is considerably less than the mass of the Earth, the Moon's surface gravity is lower than the Earth's surface gravity.
Where does gravity pull you?
Gravity, which is a function of the earth's mass, is a constant force toward the center of the earth.
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.
If mass is constant and weight is a force that depends on location why is weight on Earth independent of location?
The gravity on Earth 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
Why does more mass equal more gravity?
it doesn't...gravity on earth is constant...9.8 Newtons
What is keeping the distances between the sun moon and the earth constant?
Gravity
What is the earth's gravitational constant?
At the Earth's surface, the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2.
What factors affect the strenghth of gravity?
As Newton's law of gravity we know that g=GM/R^2 where G=gravitational constant=6.673*10^-11,M=earth's mass and R=distance of the object from the center of the earth. As earth's mass is constant and G is also constant so g or gravity only depends on the distance of the object.
Why is earth in constant motion?
Because of a balance between gravity and centrifugal force.
Why dont you feel or see the movement of the earth?
because of the earths gravity and constant attraction between sun and earth.
What is the constant force of gravity here on earth?
9.8 newtons per kilogram of mass.
