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Gravity of Earth

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Earth pulls on everything.

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This pull keeps us on the ground. It helps us stay safe. It works even high in the sky. Do you feel the pull?
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Earth vs Mars gravity at elevation.webp
Can you jump high?

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Earth gravity vs. altitude.svg
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