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.