In Newton's Law of Gravity,     how do we know a value for "G"?       G is calculated from other fundamental constants based on the principles of physics.       It depends on what the masses are made from.     Only by experiment     We do not know how large G is.

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In Newton's Law of Gravity,

 

 

how do we know a value for "G"?

 

   

G is calculated from other fundamental constants based on the principles of physics.  

   

It depends on what the masses are made from.

   

Only by experiment

   

We do not know how large G is. 

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