two particles of mass m and M are initially at rest at infinite distance.Find the relative velocity of approach due to gravitational attraction when d is their seperation at any instant ( in terms of G,M,m,and d)
Sayani , 7 Years ago
Grade 11
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Arun
Last Activity: 7 Years ago
Dear Student
Using the concept of reduced mass,
- G*m*M/d + Vr²/2 = 0
Here
= mM/(m+M)
Vr = 2G(m+M)/d
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)
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