Using dimensional analysis to create dimensionless equation

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The discussion revolves around the task of creating a dimensionless equation from a given differential equation through dimensional analysis. The original poster identifies specific units related to the gravitational constant G and seeks guidance on how to proceed with making the equation dimensionless.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to relate the units derived from the differential equation to the gravitational constant G, questioning if multiplying both sides by G would yield a dimensionless equation. Other participants ask for clarification on the problem statement and specific variables involved.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking to clarify the problem's requirements and the original poster's approach. There is no explicit consensus yet, as multiple interpretations and questions about the problem's details are being explored.

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Homework Statement


I am tasked with solving and creating a dimensionless equation from a differential equation given.

Homework Equations


This is the given equation:

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The Attempt at a Solution


When doing the dimensional analysis I see that we are left with units of [m-3][kg1][s-2].

These units are actually the units of the inverse of the gravitational constant G. So to make this equation dimensionless would I just multiple both sides by G? So we get this dimensionless equation (but not really since the left side isn't exactly dimensionless):

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Would appreciate help on where to go with this! Thanks in advance
 
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Please give the problem exactly as stated.
 
Orodruin said:
Please give the problem exactly as stated.
Question: Solve and make a dimensional analysis in order to ensure the equation is really dimensionless.
 
That is not the entire problem. It sounds like the very end of the problem text.
 
What is c in the equation?
 

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