Gravitational Forces

Definition

Gravitational forces are the attractive forces between objects with mass. They cause objects to be pulled towards each other.

Related terms

Weight: The force exerted on an object due to gravity.

Universal Law of Gravitation: A law that states that every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force directly proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

Centripetal Force:

The inward force required to keep an object moving in a circular path.