Physics · Classical Mechanics
Assume that the central gravitational force varies inversely as the nth power of the distance r, i.e., F ∝ 1rn. For a planet revolving around the sun in a circular orbit of radius r, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- 1The orbital time period is proportional to rn+12
- 2The angular momentum of the planet is conserved
- 3Speed of the planet is proportional to rn-1✓
- 4Total energy is proportional to r1-n
Correct answer
Speed of the planet is proportional to rn-1
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