What is the gravitational field strength at the surface of the Earth?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the gravitational field strength at the surface of the Earth?
  1. 9.8 N/kg
  2. 10 N/kg
  3. 11 N/kg
  4. 12 N/kg

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the gravitational field strength at the surface of the Earth?
  • Step 1: Understand that gravitational field strength is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object.
  • Step 2: Know that on Earth, this force is what makes things fall towards the ground.
  • Step 3: Remember that the standard value for gravitational field strength at the surface of the Earth is about 9.8 Newtons per kilogram (N/kg).
  • Step 4: Realize that this means for every kilogram of mass, there is a gravitational force of 9.8 Newtons pulling it down.
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