Which of the following statements is/are true about the gravitational constant G?
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
Which of the following statements is/are true about the gravitational constant G?
- G is a dimensionless number.
- The value of G is the same anywhere in the universe.
- G has the same value in all systems of units.
- The value of G does not depend on the nature of the medium between the two bodies.
Answer
(B) The value of G is the same anywhere in the universe., (D) The value of G does not depend on the nature of the medium between the two bodies.
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