On Earth all bodies have a weight, or downward force of gravity, proportional to their mass, which Earth’s mass exerts on them. Gravity is measured by the acceleration that it gives to freely falling objects. At Earth’s surface the acceleration of gravity is about 9.8 metres (32 feet) per second per second.
Also, what is another name for the force of gravity on an object?
Weight is another word for the force of gravity.
Also know, what is study of gravitation called? The study of gravitation is called barology. Gravity is the tendency of substances to be attracted to each other.