Gravity is the force by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its

center. Near Earth's surface, the acceleration due to gravity, accurate to 2 significant figures, is 9.8
m/s2 (32 ft/s2). This means that, ignoring the effects of air resistance, the speed of an object falling
freely will increase by about 9.8 metres per second (32 ft/s) every second.

Isaac Newton changed the way we understand the Universe. Revered in his own lifetime, he
discovered the laws of gravity and motion and invented calculus. He helped to shape our rational
world view.

Galileo Galilei, an Italian scientist and mathematician, is often referred to as the "Father of Physics"
due to his significant contributions to the field. Born in 1564 in Pisa, Italy, Galileo's work
revolutionized our understanding of motion, astronomy, and the scientific method.

The actual proof of gravity and the validity of the equation above came with the Cavendish
experiment in 1797, when Henry Cavendish set up two large and two small lead balls, and
observed the gravitational pull between them with a telescope

The actual proof of gravity and the validity of the equation above came with the Cavendish
experiment in 1797, when Henry Cavendish set up two large and two small lead balls, and
observed the gravitational pull between them with a telescope