Newton's law of universal gravitation is represented by f = g mm r2 where f is the gravitational force, m and m are masses, and r is a length. force has the si units kg · m/s2. what are the si units of the proportionality constant g?
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Newton's law of universal gravitation can be expressed by the equation F = G Mm r2 , where F is the gravitational force, M and m are masses, and r is a length. Force has the SI units kg · m/s2. What are the SI units of the proportionality constant G?
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Newton's law of universal gravitation is represented by $$ F=G \frac{M m}{r^{2}} $$ where $F$ is the gravitational force, $M$ and $m$ are masses, and $r$ is a length. Force has the SI units $\mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}$ . What are the SI units of the proportionality constant $G$ ?
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