IB Physics D1 Definitions

This page contains our IB Physics definitions for D1. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Physics 'Gravitational fields'.
Gravitational field

It is the force per unit test point mass

Gravitational field strength

It is the force per unit mass experienced by a small point mass at a point in the field

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