Question

Identify which of the following statement is correct for acceleration due to gravity on earth:

• A. It is abbreviated with the letter $R$
• B. It has a magnitude of $9.8cm/sec$${}^2$ away from the center of earth
• C. It has a magnitude of $9.8m/sec$${}^2$ toward the center of earth
• D. Acceleration tends to increase with a greater mass
• E. Acceleration tends to decrease with force

Answer 1

The correct option is C It has a magnitude of $9.8m/sec$${}^2$ toward the center of earth

Acceleration due to gravity on earth $g=9.8$ $m/s^2$ is constant and always acts towards the centre of earth.