Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 5-4

Calculus of Variations — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · central-force-motion

Problem

A particle at rest is attracted toward a center of force according to the relation F=−mk2/x3F = -mk^2/x^3. Show that the time required for the particle to reach the force center from a distance dd is d2/kd^2/k.

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