Two particles moving under the influence of their mutual gravitational force describe circular orbits about one another

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Two particles moving under the influence of their mutual gravitational force describe circular orbits about one another with a period τ. If they are suddenly stopped in their orbits and allowed to gravitate toward each other, show that they will collide after a time τ/4√2.
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Physics

ISBN: 978-1118486894

10th edition

Authors: David Young, Shane Stadler

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