Gravitational Constant
Definition
The gravitational constant (G) is a fundamental physical constant that determines the strength of gravitational forces between objects with mass. It appears in Newton's law of universal gravitation.
Related terms
Mass: Mass refers to the amount or quantity of matter contained in an object.
Weight: Weight is the force experienced by an object due to gravity pulling it towards Earth or any other celestial body.
Universal Law of Gravitation: The universal law of gravitation states that every particle attracts every other particle with a force directly proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square distance between them.
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Subjects (1)
AP Physics 1
Study guides (1)
AP Physics C: Mechanics - 2.3 Newton's Laws of Motion: Third Law
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