Derivation of formula using dimensions

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Can we derive the equation ,

F = (Gm1m2) / r2

using dimensional analysis?
 
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Hi johncena! :smile:

Assume that force does not get "lost" …

ie, the force flowing through a sphere of radius r is the same for all values of r. :wink:
 

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