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

A
It is abbreviated with the letter R
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It has a magnitude of 9.8cm/sec2 away from the center of earth
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C
It has a magnitude of 9.8m/sec2 toward the center of earth
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D
Acceleration tends to increase with a greater mass
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Acceleration tends to decrease with force
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Solution

The correct option is C It has a magnitude of 9.8m/sec2 toward the center of earth
Acceleration due to gravity on earth g=9.8 m/s2 is constant and always acts towards the centre of earth.

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