acceleration of gravity

noun Physics.

the acceleration of a falling body in the earth's gravitational field, inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the body to the center of the earth, and varying somewhat with latitude: approximately 32 feet (9.8 meters) per second per second. Symbol: g

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Also called gravity.

Origin of acceleration of gravity

First recorded in 1885–90

Words nearby acceleration of gravity

accelerating universe, acceleration, acceleration clause, acceleration coefficient, acceleration of free fall, acceleration of gravity, acceleration principle, accelerationist, accelerative, accelerator, accelerator board
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Scientific definitions for acceleration of gravity

acceleration of gravity

The acceleration of a body falling freely under the influence of the Earth's gravitational pull at sea level. It is approximately equal to 9.806 m (32.16 ft) per second per second, though its measured value varies slightly with latitude and longitude. Also called acceleration of free fall
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