Question

what is the difference between acceleration due to gravity and gravitational constant

Answer 1

G is known as the “universalgravitational constant” (NOT to be confused with “little” g). ... But 'g' isgravity or acceleration of gravity. this is 'acceleration' due to gravity that an object feels near the surface of the earth.

Answer 2

Hi friend! !

Here's your answer :-

*Acceleration due to gravity is caused on any body experiencing free fall due to the action of gravitational force.

*It is denoted by the letter 'g 'and it's value is variable ie varies from place to place on the earth. It depends on the mass of the body and radius of the earth ..
g=9.8m/s^2 (a vector quantity )

*Universal gravitational constant is the force of attraction acting between any 2 objects of unit masses separated by unit distance from their centres.

*It is represented by the letter 'G'. It's value is constant throughout the universe.
G=6.673 X 10^ -11 Nm^2kg^-2 (a scalar quantity )

Hope that clears your doubts!