Explain what is meant by the equation: $g=G\frac{M}{r^2}$ where the symbols have their usual meanings.


Given equation: $g=G\times \frac{M}{R^2}$

$g$ is the gravitational acceleration produced by the earth in the given equation.

Here, $G\rightarrow$gravitational constant

$M\rightarrow$ mass of the earth

$R\rightarrow$radius of the earth

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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