Question

Distinguish between : Gravitational constant (G) and acceleration due to gravity (g)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Gravitational constant : the constant in Newton's law of gravitation relating gravity to the masses and separation of particles, equal to 6.67 × 10−11 N m2 kg−2.

acceleration due to gravity : The acceleration due to gravity, denoted by the symbol g, is the acceleration of a body caused by the force acting on the body due to the earth's gravitational field. This force can be written as mg, where m is the mass of the body.

Answer 2

Answer:

Gravitational constant :

~it is defined as the force of attraction between two particles with the unit mass separated by the unit distance at any part of the universe

~ Remains constant in every part of universe

~ G=6.673*10^-11Nm^2/kg^2

Acceleration due to gravity:

~it is defined as the accelerationexperienced by a bodyunder free fall due togravitational force of the massive body

~ varies from place to place

~g=9.8m/s^2