Here's why:
* Gravity is a force of attraction: Every object with mass exerts a gravitational pull on every other object with mass. The Earth has a large mass, so it exerts a strong gravitational pull on objects near its surface.
* Acceleration due to gravity: When you fall, the Earth's gravity pulls you downwards. This pull causes you to accelerate, meaning you increase your speed as you fall. The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared (m/s²), which means your speed increases by 9.8 meters per second every second you fall.
Let me know if you have any other questions about gravity!
