Basically, it's because the Earth is much more massive. About 9.3 times more than Mars, and 81.3 times more than the moon. Distance from the center to the surface is also important.

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Arelis asked in Science & Mathematics Physics · 3 weeks ago

Why is the acceleration of gravity greater on earth than it is on Mars or the moon?

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Morningfox
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3 weeks ago
Basically, it's because the Earth is much more massive. About 9.3 times more than Mars, and 81.3 times more than the moon. Distance from the center to the surface is also important.

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