what is the relation between g and G
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G stands for Newton's universal gravitational constant, whereas g stands for the acceleration due to gravity at a certain point.
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G = gravitational constant
g = acceleration due to gravity
Relation:- g = Gm/
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But this force is also given by F = GMm/r2 where M is the mass of the planet and r is the distance from its centre (See Figure 1).
So F = mg = GMm/r2 and therefore
g = GM/r2