What is the acceleration of an object in free fall near Earth's surface?

Physics

2 answers:

Vitek1552 [10]4 years ago

8 0

Answer:

D 9.8 m/s^2

Explanation:

The force of gravitational gravity on earth is 9.8 m/s^2

Licemer1 [7]4 years ago

8 0

D) 9.8 m/(s^2) is the approximate acceleration of a free falling object near Earth’s surface

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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