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Gravitational Field
Definition
The gravitational field at a point is the force experienced per unit mass.
$$ \vec{g} = \frac{\vec{F}}{m} $$
Due to a Point Mass
$$ g = G \frac{M}{r^2} $$
The gravitational field at a point is the force experienced per unit mass.
$$ \vec{g} = \frac{\vec{F}}{m} $$
$$ g = G \frac{M}{r^2} $$