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  • Gravity and Mass: Understanding Gravitational Force Near Earth's Surface
    The statement is false.

    While the acceleration due to gravity is constant near the surface of the Earth, the force of gravity acting on an object depends on its mass.

    Here's why:

    * Acceleration due to gravity (g): This is a constant value (approximately 9.8 m/s²) near the Earth's surface. It means all objects, regardless of their mass, fall at the same rate in a vacuum.

    * Force of gravity (F): This is calculated using the formula F = mg, where:

    * F is the force of gravity

    * m is the mass of the object

    * g is the acceleration due to gravity

    Therefore, a heavier object will experience a greater force of gravity than a lighter object, even though they both experience the same acceleration due to gravity.

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