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What is the acceleration of free fall? - Science

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What is the acceleration of free fall?

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The acceleration of free fall is the acceleration produced in a body when it falls under the influence of gravity alone. Its value near the surface of the earth is approximately 9.8 \text{ m/s}^2.

 

 

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Chapter Info

Subject: Science
Class: class 9
Chapter 9: Gravitation
Medium: English Medium