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  1. Gravity - Wikipedia

    In physics, gravity (from Latin gravitas 'weight'[1]), also known as gravitation or a gravitational interaction, [2] is a fundamental interaction, which may be described as the effect of a field that is …

  2. Gravity | Definition, Physics, & Facts | Britannica

    By his dynamical and gravitational theories, he explained Kepler’s laws and established the modern quantitative science of gravitation. Newton assumed the existence of an attractive force between all …

  3. 13: Gravitation - Physics LibreTexts

    13.2: Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation All masses attract one another with a gravitational force proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

  4. Understanding Gravitation: Concepts, Principles and Application

    Gravitation is a fundamental force of nature that governs the motion of objects throughout the universe. It is the attractive force that draws two bodies toward one another, resulting in a pull that depends on …

  5. Gravitation: Principle, Law, Theory, Waves, Roles, Examples

    Jul 19, 2025 · Combining both theories, Newton formulated a universal law of gravitation in the 17th century, which was accurate for every corner of the universe. Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation …

  6. How Gravity Really Works According to Modern Physics

    May 23, 2025 · His law of universal gravitation stated that every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the …

  7. Gravitation | Brilliant Math & Science Wiki

    4 days ago · Gravity or gravitation is a natural phenomenon by which all things with energy are brought toward (or gravitate toward) one another, including stars, planets, galaxies, and even light and sub …