This quantity is denoted variously as gn, ge (though this sometimes means the normal equatorial value on Earth, 9.78033 m/s2), g0, gee, or simply g (which is also used for the variable local value). The nominal 'average' value at the Earth's surface, known as standard gravity is, by definition, 9.80665 m/s2 (about 32.1740 ft/s2). The precise strength of Earth's gravity varies depending on location. However, other factors such as the rotation of the Earth also contribute to the net acceleration. There is a direct relationship between gravitational acceleration and the downwards force (weight) experienced by objects on Earth, given by the equation F = ma (force = mass × acceleration). This quantity is sometimes referred to informally as little g (in contrast, the gravitational constant G is referred to as big G). It has an approximate value of 9.81 m/s2, which means that, ignoring the effects of air resistance, the speed of an object falling freely near the Earth's surface will increase by about 9.81 metres (32.2 ft) per second every second. In SI units this acceleration is measured in metres per second squared (in symbols, m/s2) or equivalently in newtons per kilogram (N/kg). The gravity of Earth, which is denoted by g, refers to the acceleration that the Earth imparts to objects on or near its surface.

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