What is the value of 'G'?

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  1. 9.99 × 10-19 Nm2 kg-2
  2. 6.67 × 10-9 m sec-2
  3. 9.8 m sec-2
  4. 6.67 × 10-11 Nm2 kg-2

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Option 4 : 6.67 × 10-11 Nm2 kg-2
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The correct answer is 6.67 × 10-11 Nm2 kg-2

  • Accordingly to Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, The gravitational constant is the proportionality constant which is denoted by G.

Important Points 

  • Newton's law of universal gravitation: The attractive force between two objects (F) is equal to G times the product of their masses (m1, m2) divided by the square of the distance between them (r).
    F = G(m1m2/r2)

Key Points 

  • The acceleration of objects due to the gravity on Earth is around 9.8 ms-2, which is denoted by g.
  • To leave Earth’s gravitational pull behind, an object must travel 7 miles/second.
  • At the center of the Earth, every object is weightless.
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