This value is often rounded to 9.8 m/s² or even 10 m/s² for simplified calculations.
It's important to note that:
* This value is an approximation. The actual acceleration due to gravity varies slightly depending on location (latitude, altitude, and the density of the Earth below).
* This value represents the *acceleration* of the object, meaning that its velocity increases by 9.8 m/s every second it's falling.
* This value does not include air resistance. In real-world scenarios, air resistance will affect the object's acceleration and terminal velocity.
