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The acceleration of gravity (g) is the acceleration experienced by an object due to the gravitational force. On Earth's surface, the standard value is 9.80665 m/s², which varies slightly depending on location and altitude.
The calculator uses Newton's second law of motion:
Rearranged to solve for acceleration:
Where:
Explanation: This calculation determines the gravitational acceleration based on the measured force acting on a known mass.
Details: Accurate gravity calculations are essential for physics experiments, engineering applications, space missions, and understanding planetary mechanics. The standard value is used as a reference for many scientific and engineering calculations.
Tips: Enter mass in kilograms and force in Newtons. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the acceleration of gravity using the fundamental physics formula.
Q1: Why is the standard gravity 9.80665 m/s²?
A: This value represents the average gravitational acceleration at sea level on Earth, established as an international standard for scientific calculations.
Q2: Does gravity vary on Earth?
A: Yes, gravity varies slightly due to Earth's rotation, altitude, latitude, and geological formations. The variation is typically within 0.5% of the standard value.
Q3: What is gravity on other planets?
A: Gravity differs significantly on other celestial bodies. For example: Moon - 1.62 m/s², Mars - 3.71 m/s², Jupiter - 24.79 m/s².
Q4: How is gravity measured experimentally?
A: Gravity can be measured using pendulums, free-fall experiments, gravimeters, or through the method shown in this calculator using known mass and force measurements.
Q5: Why is gravity important in everyday life?
A: Gravity affects everything from the weight of objects to the flow of fluids, structural engineering, weather patterns, and even time dilation effects in relativity.