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09 Formulas Simple Mathematical Functions

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    You can do simple calculations using formulas. Start all formulas by typing =

    Addition +

    Subtraction -

    Multiplication *

    Division /

    Exponent ^

    Parentheses ()

    So for example if we can use the sheet to calculate the gravitational force between two objects


    Video \(\PageIndex{1}\): 1:40 Video example of how to do basic calculations in sheets ()

     

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    Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\): Calculating the gravitational force of two objects. Formula used : =D2*((A2*B2)/C2^2) (Poirot)

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