F = G x (m1 x m2)/r^2
Where r is in meters, mass in kg. This also tells us
that two gravitational forces must be equal and opposite?
Works in space...
incidentally the first gravitational force experiment
to validate this equation was 1798 by Cavendish using
what is commonly called a Cavendish balance.... you can
look up the rest if interested.
Incidentally that number you referenced is in (Nm^2/kg^2)
v/r Ken Carrigan
-----Original Message-----
From: Gizzmac@aol.com [mailto:Gizzmac@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2000 2:21 AM
To: interact@keelynet.com
Subject: Gravitation G
Who can explain the meaning of the gravitation constant? I know that it is
equal to 6.67x10-11
but what does it mean, is there a known equation from which we can obtain G,
other than newton's equation?
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