Mechanics

Gravitational Field

Gravitational field strength at distance r.

Variables

g
Gravitational field
Field strength
m/s²
G
Gravitational constant
6.674×10⁻¹¹
N·m²/kg²
M
Mass
Source mass
kg
r
Distance
From center of mass
m

Derivation

g = F/m = GM/r² from universal gravitation.

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