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Gravitational field strength
Gravitational fields
What this note covers
- What is a gravitational field?
- Defining gravitational field strength: g = GM/r2
- Calculating gravitational field strength: worked examples
- Distinguishing gravitational field strength from gravitational force
- The inverse-square relationship and graphical representation
- Gravitational field strength and orbital mechanics
- Vector nature and direction conventions
7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes
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