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Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude for NEET Physics

A quick, NEET-focused explanation of this topic from the Gravitation chapter of Physics.

What Is Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude?

Acceleration due to gravity is the acceleration experienced by an object due to the gravitational pull of the Earth, approximately 9.81 m/s² at sea level.

Key Points to Remember in Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude

This value decreases with altitude, following the formula g' = g(1 - 2h/R), where h is the height above the Earth's surface and R is the Earth's radius.

Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude in NEET Physics: What to Focus On

Understanding this variation is crucial for questions related to gravity at different heights in NEET.