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02/11/2021 7:26 pm
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Explain what is meant by the equation:
g = G x M/R2
where the symbols have their usual meanings.
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02/11/2021 7:28 pm
This is the acceleration produced by the earth. It is also called acceleration due to gravity.
g = \(G \times \frac{M}{R^2}\)
where, G = gravitational constant
M = mass of the earth
R = radius of the earth