gravitational field strength
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A measure of the force of gravity acting on each unit of mass at a given point.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ on the moon is roughly a sixth of what it is on earth."
Answer: gravitational field strength
In your own words, what does "gravitational field strength" mean?
A measure of the force of gravity acting on each unit of mass at a given point.
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