This value is known as the acceleration due to gravity, and it's represented by the symbol g.
Important Points:
* Constant Acceleration: The acceleration due to gravity is constant near the Earth's surface, meaning that a freely falling body will increase its velocity by 9.8 meters per second every second.
* Neglecting Air Resistance: This value assumes no air resistance. In reality, air resistance will affect the actual acceleration of a falling object.
* Variation: The value of g actually varies slightly depending on altitude and latitude.
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