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Geological Engineering · Q62

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 62

Q62

The unit of gravitational acceleration used in gravity surveys is:

A.
m/s�
B.
Gal
Answer
C.
Newton
D.
Pascal

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In geophysics, gravity is often measured in Gals or milliGals (mGal).1 Gal = 1 cm/s�.