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.
Analogy
Think of G as the "glue" that holds everything together in terms of gravity. Just like how different types of glue have different strengths, G determines how strong gravity is between objects.
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.
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