magnitude of the acceleration due to gravity


in: the absence of any other influences

is: the magnitude of the acceleration due to gravity of a falling body close to the Earth's surface.

is also: the magnitude of the gravitational field close to he Earth's surface.

is denoted: by    [P2.2]

varies: from place to place across the Earth's surface, but generally is within of    [P3.2]


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