key term - Gravitational Field

Definition

The gravitational field is the region of space around an object where another object experiences a force due to gravity. It represents the influence that a mass has on other masses in its vicinity.

Related terms

Gravitational Mass:

Gravitational mass refers to the measure of an object's response to gravitational forces. It determines how strongly an object interacts with other objects through gravity.

Inertial Mass:

Inertial mass refers to an object's resistance to changes in motion when subjected to external forces. It determines how difficult it is to accelerate or decelerate an object.

Force of Gravity: The force of gravity is the attractive force between two objects with mass. It pulls objects towards each other and depends on their masses and distance between them.