What are the SI units of the proportionality constant g?
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The question is asking for the SI units of the proportionality constant g, which is commonly associated with the gravitational constant in physics. We will identify the units used to express this constant within the International System of Units (SI).
Answer
Newton meter squared per kilogram squared (N m^2 kg^-2)
The SI unit for the universal gravitational constant (G) is Newton meter squared per kilogram squared (N m^2 kg^-2)
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The SI unit for the universal gravitational constant (G) is Newton meter squared per kilogram squared (N m^2 kg^-2)
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The gravitational constant G is a fundamental physical constant involved in the calculation of gravitational force between two bodies.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the units of the gravitational constant G with other similar constants or parameters in physics, such as g (acceleration due to gravity).
Sources
- The web page with info on - Quora - quora.com
- Problem 5 Newton's law of universal gravitation ... - Vaia - vaia.com
