Newton's law of universal gravitation
Definition
Newton's law of universal gravitation states that every particle with mass attracts every other particle with mass through a gravitational force. This force depends on their masses and the distance between them.
Related terms
Gravitational constant (G): A constant value used in the calculation of gravitational force.
Orbital motion: The curved path followed by an object around a more massive object due to gravitational attraction.
Kepler's laws of planetary motion: Three laws that describe the motion of planets around the sun, derived from Newton's law of universal gravitation.
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