f=ma

 Actually, there is a Formula.

For the Field of Science and Math's. Formula and method is a compulsory.

Whether in the Lab or real Engineering Company. The methodology of doing things and the Scientific Formula of the Physic Key.

You cannot simply runs away with physical law in the Newtonian World.

(I know many subscribe to There is No Formula " Life Attitude")

Actually, in the old world where I came from. Most of the Things has Formula. or at least An Order of Things. Matter do not just happen haphazardly. As many people now a days think of.

F=ma