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.