Which one of the following accurately describes the force of gravity?

A. The force of gravity is slightly lower at the bottom of a mountain than it is at the top.
B. The gravity acceleration has no effect on a body moving in directly the opposite direction of the force of gravity.
C. The gravity acceleration is in the same direction as the force of gravity, and thus toward the center of the earth.
D. The gravity acceleration is in the same direction as the force of gravity, and thus away from the center of the earth.

C. The gravity acceleration is in the same direction as the force of gravity, and thus toward the center of the earth.

[ More info.- It doesn't affect the body when it is at the rest, and when it is in motion, it acts toward the center of the Earth and it's component is known as "Centripetal force" ]

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jamuuj jamuuj · Answer 2 · 2018-11-23T13:55:23+01:00

Answer;

C. The gravity acceleration is in the same direction as the force of gravity, and thus toward the center of the earth.

Explanation;

Gravitational force is one of the major forces that exists, it refers to the force of attraction between two objects or bodies. When gravitational force occurs between bodies such that one of these bodies is the earth then it is known as the force of gravity.
Gravitational acceleration is a type of acceleration that shows the gravitational field on the surfaces of bodies such as the earth, other planets and also the moon. Gravitational acceleration occurs towards the center of the earth just like the force of gravity.