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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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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