Question

The rate at which the velocity of a freely falling body increases is called

• A. velocity due to gravity
• B. acceleration due to gravity
• C. change in velocity due to gravity
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

acceleration due to gravity

The rate at which the velocity of a freely falling body increases is called acceleration due to gravity. In other words, it is the acceleration produced in a freely falling body due to the gravitational force of attraction of the earth.