A gravitational field is a model used to explain the influences that a massive body extends into the space around itself, producing a gravitational force on another massive body.
Thus, a gravitational field is used to explain gravitational phenomena, and is measured in newtons per kilogram.
The Field Equations of General Relativity have been proven to model the shape and motion of gravitational fields with extraordinarily high precision. For over 100 years, experiment has confirmed the validity of the equations.
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