The universal gravitational constant, denoted by G, is a fundamental constant in physics that quantifies the strength of the gravitational force between two objects.
Think of G as the "glue" that holds the universe together. Just like glue binds things together, G determines how strongly objects are attracted to each other due to gravity.
Gravitational Force: The force of attraction between two objects with mass. It depends on their masses and the distance between them.
Mass: A measure of the amount of matter an object contains.
Distance (r): The separation or space between two objects. In gravitational calculations, it refers to the distance between their centers.
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