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What is the realation between small g and capital G

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g = (G•M)/R²

Where:

  • g is the acceleration due to gravity.
  • G is the Universal Gravitational Constant (G)
  • M is the mass of the object (e.g. planet)
  • R is the distance to the center of mass of the object.

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