Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the magnitude value of acceleration due to gravity(g) in FPS System?

  1. 9.81

  2. 32.17

  3. 98.1

  4. .98
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The acceleration due to gravity in FPS (Foot-Pound-Second) system is 32.17 ft/s². Option A (9.81) is the value in SI/MKS system (m/s²), which is a common point of confusion. The FPS system uses feet as the unit of length, so the value must be larger numerically.

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