An object is situated within the Earth’s gravitational field. Which of the following factor does not affect the acceleration of free fall g?
- the distance of the object from the centre of the earth
- the latitude of the earth on which the object is situated
- rotation of the earth
-
the mass of the object
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The acceleration due to gravity (g) is affected by the distance from the center of the Earth, the latitude, and the rotation of the Earth. However, the mass of the object does not affect g; all objects fall at the same rate in a vacuum, regardless of their mass.