What is gravitational force?
PhysicsClass 10CBSEAnswered 28 May 2026
Answer
Gravitational force is the attractive force between any two objects with mass.
Newton's Law: F = G × (m₁ × m₂) / r²
- G = 6.674 × 10⁻¹¹ N m²/kg²
- Always attractive, acts over infinite range, does not need a medium.
- Weakest of four fundamental forces, but dominant at astronomical scales.
Examples: Objects falling to Earth, Moon orbiting Earth, tides.
Gravitational force is the universal attractive force between masses, responsible for everything from falling objects to planetary orbits.
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