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  • Understanding Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation (F=G*(m1*m2)/r²)
    The Universal Law of Gravitation is given by:

    F = G * (m1 * m2) / r²

    Where:

    * F is the force of gravity between two objects

    * G is the gravitational constant (approximately 6.674 × 10⁻¹¹ N⋅m²/kg²)

    * m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects

    * r is the distance between the centers of the two objects

    Explanation:

    * The law states that every particle in the Universe attracts every other particle with a force that is:

    * Proportional to the product of their masses: The more massive the objects, the stronger the gravitational attraction.

    * Inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers: The farther apart the objects are, the weaker the gravitational attraction.

    Key points to remember:

    * This law applies to all objects with mass, no matter how small or large.

    * The force of gravity is always attractive, meaning it pulls objects towards each other.

    * The gravitational constant (G) is a fundamental constant of nature and has the same value everywhere in the Universe.

    Examples of the law in action:

    * The Earth's gravity pulls you towards its center, keeping you on the ground.

    * The Moon is held in orbit around the Earth by gravity.

    * The Sun's gravity holds the planets in their orbits.

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