Rearrange the formula v = GM r for r.

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the formula:

v = GMr

Solve for r

Solution:

In order to solve for r, we simply need to divide both sides by GM, this will cancel out Gmr leaving behind the value or the equation of  r.

v = Gmr

v/Gm = Gmr/Gm

The unit Gm cancels.

r = v/Gm

Final answer:

r = v/Gm