* Gravity is a force: It's constantly pulling on you, even when you're standing still.
* Acceleration is the change in speed: When you jump, gravity causes you to speed up as you fall.
The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared (m/s²). This means:
* For every second you fall, your speed increases by 9.8 meters per second.
* So, after 1 second, you're falling at 9.8 m/s.
* After 2 seconds, you're falling at 19.6 m/s.
* And so on.
Important Note: This is a simplified explanation. In reality, factors like air resistance can affect your speed as you fall.
