Definition

1. Noun:
   • The law of gravitation: A fundamental principle of physics stating that any two particles of matter in the universe attract each other with a force. This force is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Newton's law of gravitation explains why planets orbit the sun.
  • The law of gravitation applies universally, from apples falling to the Earth to galaxies moving through space.

Advanced Usage

• "The universal law of gravitation": This phrase emphasizes that the law applies to all objects with mass throughout the universe.
  • The universal law of gravitation is a cornerstone of classical mechanics.

Variants and Related Words

• Gravitational law: A synonym for the law of gravitation.

  • The gravitational law allows us to calculate the force between celestial bodies.

• Newton's law of universal gravitation: The full name of the law, often attributed to Sir Isaac Newton.

  • Newton's law of universal gravitation was published in his work "Principia Mathematica."

Synonyms

• Universal gravitation: The principle of mutual attraction between all masses.
• Newton's law: A common shorthand referring specifically to this law.

Related Phrases

• Inverse-square law: Describes the mathematical relationship (force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance) central to the law of gravitation.
  • The law of gravitation is a classic example of an inverse-square law.

Noun

1. (physics) the law that states any two bodies attract each other with a force that is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them