Newton's Law of Gravitation gives the gravitational force between two masses as [mathbf{F}=-frac{G m M}{r^{3}} mathbf{r}] a.
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Newton's Law of Gravitation gives the gravitational force between two masses as
\[\mathbf{F}=-\frac{G m M}{r^{3}} \mathbf{r}\]
a. Prove that \(\mathbf{F}\) is irrotational.
b. Find a scalar potential for \(\mathbf{F}\).
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A Course In Mathematical Methods For Physicists
ISBN: 9781138442085
1st Edition
Authors: Russell L Herman
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