Question

If a planet was suddenly stopped in its orbit, supposed circular, show that it will fall into the sun in a time which is \frac{\sqrt{2}}{8} times the period of the planet’s revolution.

12 Mar 2024
Answer :
Word Count : 457
To solve this numerically, let's first analyze the situation where a planet is suddenly stopped in its orbit, assuming it's moving in a circular orbit. The aim is to show that the time it will take for the planet to fall into the Sun is \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{8}\) times the period of its revolution. ### Step 1: Planet’s Circular Motion before it is Stopped Let the planet be in a circular orbit around the Sun with a period \(T\) and radius \(r\). The gravitational force provides the centripetal force that keeps the planet _________ ________ _____ ____ ___ ______ __________.
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