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Why is G called the universal constant?


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  1. The universal gravitational constant (G) is equal to the gravitational force between two objects of unit mass each and separated by a unit distance.
  2. It works in the same way everywhere in the universe anytime.
  3. Its value is 6.627 x 10-11 Nm2kg-2 always.
  4. Hence, it is called the universal constant.

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