Newton's Law of Gravity
Definition
Newton's Law of Gravity states that every particle attracts every other particle with a force directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Related terms
Gravitational Field: A region around an object where another object experiences gravitational force.
Universal Gravitation Constant (G): A constant value used in calculations involving gravitational forces.
Inverse Square Law: A mathematical relationship where the strength or intensity decreases as the square of the distance increases.
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