Scientific Ontology

G

Fundamental Constants

Gravitational Constant

Coupling strength in Newton's law of gravitation and gravitational field equations.

N m² kg⁻² (N·m²/kg²)

Dimension: $[\,L^3 M^{-1} T^{-2}\,]$

Fixed constant from the A-level data sheets.

6.67 × 10^-11 N·m²/kg²

A-level value

Newton's Law of Gravitation

F = G\dfrac{m_1 m_2}{r^2}

Gravitational Field (radial)

g = \dfrac{GM}{r^2}

Gravitational Potential

V = -\dfrac{GM}{r}