gravitational constant

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Definition Noun : A fundamental physical constant : The gravitational constant is a key quantity in physics that appears in Newton's law of universal gravitation. It relates the gravitational force between two bodies to their masses and the distance between them. Usage The gravitational constant is denoted by the symbol G . It is used in the formula for Newton's law of gravitation: F = G * (m₁...