Question

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

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A

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.