Surface Gravity
g = G·M / r^2
What it says
The gravitational acceleration at the surface of a spherical body.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
g | Gravitational acceleration (m/s^2) | L T^-2 |
M | Mass (kg) | M |
r | Radius (m) | L |
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