How Is m1 Isolated in Newton's Law of Gravitation Equation?

In summary, the conversation is discussing Newton's equation, which states that the force (F) between two objects is equal to the gravitational constant (G) multiplied by the masses of the two objects (m1 and m2) divided by the square of the distance (r) between them. The equation does not have a specific subject, as all of the parameters are considered subjects of it. The conversation also mentions a request for help with rewriting the equation with m1 as the subject, but this is not something that can be provided without more context or effort from the person asking.
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Einstein's Cat
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Newton's equation is

F= G(m1•m2)/r squared

What is this equation to the subject of m1, please? Thank you very much for your help!
 
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Einstein's Cat said:
Newton's equation is

F= G(m1•m2)/r squared

What is this equation to the subject of m1, please? Thank you very much for your help!
Your question is very unclear. What do you mean? What is it that you are trying to figure out?
 
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phinds said:
Your question is very unclear. What do you mean? What is it that you are trying to figure out?
What is the equation when m1 is the subject of it?
 
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Einstein's Cat said:
What is the equation when m1 is the subject of it?
The equation is the equation. All of the parameters are "subjects" of it. I still don't understand what you are trying to figure out.
 
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If you mean, "how to re-write this equation in the form m1 = [...]", we don't do people's homework for them (even if it's not actually a school assignment). You're welcome to post your attempt at it in the "Precalculus Mathematics Homework" section:

https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/precalculus-mathematics-homework.155/

and then people will give hints or correct mistakes as necessary.
 

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1. What is Newton's law of gravitation?

Newton's law of gravitation is a physical law that states that any two objects in the universe are attracted to each other with a force that is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

2. What are the three laws of motion in Newton's law of gravitation?

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3. How did Newton develop his law of gravitation?

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