Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 8-45

Dynamics of a System of Particles — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · central-force-constant-magnitude-force

Problem

A particle of mass mm moves in a central force field that has a constant magnitude F0F_0, but always points toward the origin. (a) Find the angular velocity ωϕ\omega_\phi required for the particle to move in a circular orbit of radius r0r_0. (b) Find the frequency ωr\omega_r of small radial oscillations about the circular orbit. Both answers should be in terms of F0F_0, mm, and r0r_0.

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