What is 9.8 called?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
9.8 m/s² is called the acceleration due to gravity or simply "gravitational acceleration" on Earth's surface. The value represents how uickly objects accelerate when falling (ignoring air resistance). Each second, a falling object's velocity increases by 9.8 meters per second. This value is used worldwide in physics calculations and is fundamental to understanding weight, falling objects, projectile motion, and orbital mechanics.
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