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I'm trying to solve F=GmM/r^2 for r. I'm at F/GmM=1/r^2. What do I do next to isolate r?
Solving F=GmM/r^2 for r: What's Next?
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Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around solving the equation F=GmM/r^2 for the variable r, which is related to gravitational force in physics.
Discussion Character
- Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- The original poster attempts to manipulate the equation to isolate r, expressing uncertainty about the next steps after rearranging the equation. Some participants suggest inverting the fraction and taking the square root, while others question the necessity of inverting both sides of the equation.
Discussion Status
The discussion is active, with participants exploring different interpretations of the mathematical manipulation required. There is an exchange of ideas regarding the steps needed to isolate r, but no consensus has been reached on the correct approach.
Contextual Notes
Participants are navigating the rules of algebraic manipulation in the context of this physics problem, with some assumptions about the operations being questioned.