Newton's law of universal gravitation

Definition

Newton's law of universal gravitation states that every particle with mass attracts every other particle with mass through a gravitational force. This force depends on their masses and the distance between them.

Related terms

Gravitational constant (G): A constant value used in the calculation of gravitational force.

Orbital motion: The curved path followed by an object around a more massive object due to gravitational attraction.

Kepler's laws of planetary motion: Three laws that describe the motion of planets around the sun, derived from Newton's law of universal gravitation.