The two stars in a double-star system circle one another gravitationally, with period (T). If they are

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The two stars in a double-star system circle one another gravitationally, with period \(T\). If they are suddenly stopped in their orbits and allowed to fall together, show that they will collide after a time \(T / 4 \sqrt{2}\).

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Modern Classical Mechanics

ISBN: 9781108834971

1st Edition

Authors: T. M. Helliwell, V. V. Sahakian

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