The force of attraction between two unit point masses separated by a unit distance is called: |
Universal gravitational constant Acceleration due to gravity Gravitational potential Gravitational field |
Universal gravitational constant |
The correct answer is Option (1) → Universal gravitational constant According to Newton’s law of gravitation: $F = G \frac{m_1 m_2}{r^2}$ If $m_1 = m_2 = 1 \, \text{kg}$ and $r = 1 \, \text{m}$, then $F = G$ So, the force of attraction between two unit masses at unit distance is called the universal gravitational constant (G). |