Introduction to Classical Mechanics · Problem 7.6

Angular momentum, Part I (Constant L) — Morin

Physics — Mechanics · gravity-kepler-laws

Problem

β/r2\beta/r^2 potential *** A particle is subject to a V(r)=β/r2V(r) = \beta/r^2 potential. Following the general strategy in Section 7.4.1, find the shape of the particle's path. You will need to consider various cases for β\beta.

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