Re: what to call litle "g"

[jmclean@chem.ucsd.edu]

David Bowman says:
> I personally prefer the phrase "surface gravity" (which is standard in
> planetary science) for the scalar value of g.

Spin-off question: In planetary science, is 'g' commonly used for the
gravitational field strength at the surface whatever planet is under
discussion?  If I'm talking about a space probe lifting off from Mars,
would 'g' be used?  Or 'g(sub)M' (i.e. M for Mars)?  Or is 'g' reserved for
the Earth?

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