Gravitational constant (G) is the universal constant in the equation for the gravitational force between two particles= Gm where is the distance between the particles and 1 and 2 are their masses.
The constant of proportionality in Newtonâ€(tm)s Law of Gravitation. It reflects the proportion of the gravitational force and , the product of two particlesâ€(tm) masses divided by the square of the bodiesâ€(tm) separation. N · m2/kg2.
A dimensionless conversion factor in English units which arises from Newton's second law (F= ma) when mass is expressed in pounds mass (lbm). gravitometer See "densimeter."
The constant value used as the average gravitational acceleration on the surface of the Earth. This is commonly known as 9.8 m/s².
The universal constant relating force to mass and distance in Newton's law of gravitation.
A value used in the calculation of the gravitational force between objects. In the equation describing the force of gravity, 'G' represents the gravitational constant and is equal to 6.672 * 10-11 Nm/kg.
According to the law of universal gravitation, the attractive force between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.