Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice
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Motion
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What is the approximate value of acceleration due to gravity near the Earth's surface?.
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When an object is dropped from a height, it accelerates towards the Earth due to gravity. The acceleration is approximately 9.8 m/s².
Explain the significance of the value 9.8 m/s² in the context of falling objects.
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