What Is G&S Payment?

The gravitational constant, denoted by the letter G, is an empirical physical constant involved in the calculation of gravitational effects in Sir Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation and in Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.

What exactly is g?

1 “G” is the acceleration due to gravity that we feel right here at the Earth's surface (measured in force per unit mass). On Earth, gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s2 (meters per second squared). ... That's about 1/6 the amount of gravity we feel on Earth.

What is the value of g?

In the first equation above, g is referred to as the acceleration of gravity. Its value is 9.8 m/s2 on Earth. That is to say, the acceleration of gravity on the surface of the earth at sea level is 9.8 m/s2.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.