How do video games simulate the physics of the real world so well? (e.g. gravity)

Question

How do video games simulate the physics of the real world so well? (e.g. gravity)

In: Mathematics

Answer 1

Math. Gravity is a constant force, and approximately 9.81m/s for us, and using an equation (0.5) * acceleration * time squared + initial velocity * time, we can get the current velocity which can be then turned into time and distance.