What is the term for the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

GRAVITY is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth (and that attracts masses to each other generally). ASVAB General Science/physics covers basic forces. Near Earth's surface, gravity accelerates falling objects at about 9.8 m/s². Other concepts: FRICTION (resists motion between surfaces); MAGNETISM (attraction/repulsion of magnetic materials); INERTIA (an object's resistance to a change in motion — Newton's first law). Gravity as the force pulling objects toward Earth is a fundamental, commonly tested concept.