Gravitational Constant (G)
Definition
The gravitational constant (G) is a fundamental physical constant that appears in the law of universal gravitation. It determines the strength of the gravitational force between two objects with mass.
Related terms
Law of Universal Gravitation: This law states that every particle attracts every other particle with a force directly proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of their distance apart.
Mass: Mass is a measure of how much matter an object contains and determines its inertia and response to gravity.
Weight: Weight is the force experienced by an object due to gravity and depends on both its mass and the acceleration due to gravity.
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Subjects (1)
AP Physics 1
Study guides (1)
AP Physics C: Mechanics - 7.1 Gravitational Forces
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