Gravitational Constant (G)

Santhosh Kumar 03/11/2023

Gravitational Constant (G) mind map
Context
Gravitational force dependency
On gravitational constant
Reference
The Hindu
Space-time
Warping by mass
More mass
More warping
Gravity definition
Force along warped path
Tends to move objects
Towards the mass
Gravitational constant characteristics
Denoted by 'G'
Fundamental physical constant
Historical determination
By Henry Cavendish
In 1797
Importance in theories
Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation
Gravitational force between two objects
Proportional to
Product of masses
Inversely proportional to
Square of distance between them
G as proportionality constant
Value
6.673 × 10–11 N m² kg⁻²
Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity
Space and time are relative
Motion relative to frame of reference
Describes gravitation
Especially in extreme conditions
Massive celestial objects
Describes curvature of space-time
In presence of mass and energy
Importance of G
Understanding celestial mechanics
Determining mass of celestial bodies
Value determination uncertainty
About 22 parts per million

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