Define acceleration due to gravity show the gravity decreases with depth
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It is denoted by the symbol 'g' and has a value of approximately 9.8 m/s² at the Earth's surface. As we move away from the Earth's surface, the force of gravity decreases. This is because the mass of the Earth is concentrated towards its center, and as we move Show more…
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