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Thanks for the help guys :)

Ah thanks. So k is the constant which represents G, m, and M? What does the dF/dr represent in terms such that GmM/r^2 is the Newton's law of gravitation, does -2kr^-3 represent anything as such? I think some of you were saying that this is the Tidal force? Thanks

arildno: I want to get the derivative of Newton's law of gravitation. I want to get dF/dr and want to know get an explanation sort of say of what it is. It's probably some really basic physics term, but maybe you all can help out. So I think I need the derivative, not a derivation. Thanks...

Hey, yeah I'm talking about the derivative of the force. I searched that page before I posted and I really didn't understand it. Anyone have a cleaner and beginner friendly approach to getting the derivative of it and what that derivative means? as for the negative sign, I think it may be what...

Newton's Law of Gravitation Derivative Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me find the derivative of Newton's Law of gravitation [F=(GmM)/r^2] and what it means? What does the minus sign indicate? I'm kind of confused on the subject at hand and hopefully someone can help out. Thanks