Universal Gravitation Constant

Definition

The universal gravitation constant, denoted as G, is a fundamental constant that appears in Newton's law of universal gravitation. It determines the strength of gravitational attraction between two objects with mass.

Related terms

Mass:

A measure of the amount of matter contained within an object.

Gravitational Force:

The attractive force between two objects with mass due to gravity.

Inverse Square Law: A mathematical relationship stating that the intensity or strength of a physical quantity decreases with the square of the distance from its source.