Question

Using the equation for acceleration due to gravity (g), compute the

approximate value of acceleration due to gravity with the given values: mass of Earth = 6.0 x 10^24kg and radius of Earth = 6.37 x 10^6 m. Compare the value you had with the

acceleration due to gravity we use which is 9.8 m/s^2

Complete solution

Answer 1

$$g=\dfrac{GM}{R^2}=9.87\text{ m/s}^2.$$

This value is greater than the accepted value.