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Dimension of force of gravity is​

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Answer:


M^(-1)L^(3)T^(-2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Force has the unit N for Newton.

A Newton is
m*(kg)/(s^(2) ) , mass*kilograms/seconds^2.

Dimensions in Physics include things such as Mass, Length, and Time.

kg is Mass

m is Length

s^2 is Time

So, since a Newton has all of these, it has T, L, and M. Force has dimensions
T^(-2)LM

However, you must now consider gravitational force.

Law of Gravitation states:


F=(Gm_(1)m_(2)r )/(r^(2) )

Convert that into a fraction with dimensions:


F=(GM^(2) L)/(L^(2) )

Remember force is
T^(-2)LM

Use the dimensions of force to find gravitational force, or G:


F=(GM^(2) L)/(L^(2) )


T^(-2)LM=(GM^(2) L)/(L^(3) )


G=((T^(-2)LM)(L^(2)) )/(M*M)


G=((T^(-2)L^(3) M) )/(M^(2) )


G=M^(-1)L^(3)T^(-2)

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