G if F is measured in lbs and r in ft
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If F=GMm/rsquared, and G=6.67*10(-11power) N*msquared/kg squared; then what is G if F is measured in lbs and r in ft.
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If you take 1 lb to be a unit of force, than
1 N = 2.205 lb / 9.8 ~= 0.225 lb
Now the lengths: 1 m = 3.28 ft
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