Question: Falling Body In Problem 23, suppose r = R + s, where s is the distance from the surface of the Earth to the falling

Falling Body In Problem 23, suppose r = R + s, where s is the distance from the surface of the Earth to the falling body. What does the differential equation obtained in Problem 23 become when s is very small in comparison to R? [Hint: Think binomial series for

(R + s)-2 = R-2 (1 + s/R)-2.]


Data from problem 23

satellite of mass m surface Satellite Earth of mass M

satellite of mass m surface Satellite Earth of mass M

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