Solve problems and analyse information

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Solve problems and analyse information using: 

  • Describes strength of the force between two objects.
  • F = force, G = gravitational constant (6.67 x 10-11), m1 = mass of object 1, m2 = mass of object 2, d = distance between the two objects.
  • Questions will generally involve being given three of the four variables (F, m1, m2, or d), and having to find the fourth.
  • To find the unknown variable, isolate it on the left-hand side of the equation.