Objects falling to the ground accelerate at a rate of approximately 9.8 meters per second squared (m/s²), also known as 1 g. This is called the acceleration due to gravity.

Important Notes:

* This is an approximation. The actual acceleration due to gravity varies slightly depending on factors like altitude and the density of the Earth below.

* Air resistance affects falling objects. This means the actual acceleration experienced by an object will be less than 9.8 m/s² if it's affected by significant air resistance.

* Terminal velocity: As an object falls, it reaches a point where the force of air resistance equals the force of gravity. At this point, the object stops accelerating and falls at a constant speed, called terminal velocity.

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