College Physics, Volume 1
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Chapter 8, Problem 13CQ
Gravity is an example of a central force that acts along the line connecting two spherical masses. As a planet orbits its sun, (a) how much torque does the sun’s gravitational force exert on the planet? (b) What is the change in the planet’s orbital
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