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In the universal law of gravitation if m₁₌ mass of man, m₂ =mass of the earth and r= radius of earth. Then what is F called as?

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The formula of Universal law of gravitation is $F = \frac{G m_{1} m_{2}}{r^{2}}$
Here, as we know G is the gravitational constant.
m₁₌ mass of man
m₂ =mass of the earth
r = radius of the earth
Then F is the applied force on the object due to gravity.

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