Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-134-98855-8
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Chapter 8 - For Thought and Discussion - Page 146: 2

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G is the gravitational constant in the equation for the gravitational force, so it is the same no matter where in the earth a person is. However, g is an approximation of $\frac{Gm_{planet}}{r_{planet}}$ that makes calculations faster, so it changes based on which planet a person is on. Also, g is an acceleration, making it a vector, while G is a scalar.
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