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Define universal gravitational constant (G). 

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In `F = (Gm_(1) ,m_(2))/r^2` taking `m_1 = m_2 = 1 kg, r = 1 m F = G`
The force of attraction between two bodies each of unit mass placed at unit distance apart is known as universal gravitational constant.
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