Physics GCSE
Gravity and free fall
What Gravity and free fall means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Gravity and free fall
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Near the Earth's surface any object falling freely under gravity has an acceleration of about 9.8 m/s², directed towards the Earth's centre.
Topics that use Gravity and free fall
- Acceleration (AQA GCSE)
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