The value of acceleration due to gravity decreases as one moves:
A
Toward the equator
B
Toward the Earth's center from the surface
C
At sea level only
D
Away from Earth's surface into space
Correct Answer: Option D — Away from Earth's surface into space
Explanation:
Gravitational acceleration decreases with increasing altitude above Earth's surface because the distance from Earth's center increases, foll...
Gravitational acceleration decreases with increasing altitude above Earth's surface because the distance from Earth's center increases, following the inverse square relationship in Newton's law of universal gravitation.