Gravitational constant
The gravitational constant, often denoted as G, is a fundamental physical constant that appears in Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation and Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity. It quantifies the strength of the gravitational force between two objects with mass and is responsible for the acceleration experienced by falling bodies on Earth.
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It quantifies the strength of the gravitational force between two objects with mass and is responsible for the acceleration experienced by falling bodies on Earth. The value of the gravitational constant was determined through various experiments and measurements, and its current accepted value is approximately 6. 67430 × 10^-11 m^3 kg^-1 s^-2. This constant plays a crucial role in astrophysics, cosmology, and the study of the fundamental forces of nature. The Wikipedia page for the gravitational constant provides in-depth information about its definition, historical measurements, significance in different scientific disciplines, and ongoing research to determine its precise value.