Question:

A test particle is moving in a circular orbit in the gravitational field produced by a mass density ρ(r) = k/r2 . Identify the correct relation between the radius R of the particle’s orbit and its period T

Options :

  • (a) TR is a constant
  • (b) T/R^2 is a constant
  • (c) T/R is a constant
  • (d) T^2/R^3 is a constant

Answer :

(c) T/R is a constant

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