Acceleration due to gravity
A) is a universal constant.
B) is a fundamental property.
C) decreases with increasing altitude.
D) is different for different objects in free fall.
E) Only occurs on earth.

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Acceleration due to gravity decreases with increasing altitude because as you move further from the Earth's center, the gravitational force exerted by the Earth decreases. This results in a lower acceleration due to gravity.

Acceleration Due to Gravity