gravitational flux

Gravitational flux is a way to measure how much gravitational field passes through a surface. Imagine a gravitational field as the influence an object, like a planet or star, has on its surroundings. If you think of a surface, gravitational flux indicates the amount of this influence crossing through that surface. When the flux is high, it means stronger gravitational effects are passing through; when it's low, the effects are weaker. Gravitational flux helps scientists understand how gravity behaves in different regions of space and around various objects, and it’s closely related to the overall distribution of mass in an area.