If the gravitationl force between two objects was proportional to 1/R,where R is the separation between them,then a particle in circular orbit under such a force would have its orbital speed V proportional to
SUDHARSANA V V , 7 Years ago
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Sanju
Last Activity: 7 Years ago
Given that Grav Force is proportional to 1/R..
So, Grav Force = GMm/R
We have, centripetal force = mv^2 / R
For particle revolving in a circular orbit, Grav Force = centripetal force
Therefore, GMm/R = mv^2 / R
or v^2 = GM.
So the orbital speed v is proportional to R^0
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