Can Newton's Gravitational Law and Hooke's Law be Unified?

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In summary, Hooke's Law and Newton's Law (Gravitation) are two different laws that describe different types of forces. While Hooke's Law applies to elastic stretching and squeezing, Newton's Law applies to gravitational forces. The Newton-Hooke equation attempts to combine these two laws, but it is not applicable to all non-relativistic gravitational systems. Additionally, Hooke's Constant (k) is not a universal constant and can vary depending on the system being studied. Non-relativistic gravitational systems are those in which the velocities involved are much smaller than the speed of light (c).
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Hooke's Law:
[tex]F_h (x) = -kx[/tex]
k - spring force constant

Newtons Law: (Gravitation)
[tex]F_g (r) = -G \frac{M^2}{r^2}[/tex]

[tex]F_g (r) = F_h (r)[/tex]

Newton-Hooke Equasion:
[tex]-G \frac{M^2}{r^2} = -kr[/tex]

[tex]k = G \frac{M^2}{r^3}[/tex]

[tex]G = k \frac{r^3}{M^2}[/tex]

Does Newtons Law obey Hooke's Law?

 
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"i.e. Do two stars of equal mass eventually rebound after being pulled apart?"

Explain what you mean by "rebound", and by what mechanism do you mean "pulled apart"?
 
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Originally posted by Labguy
"i.e. Do two stars of equal mass eventually rebound after being pulled apart?"

Explain what you mean by "rebound", and by what mechanism do you mean "pulled apart"?
Please...
 
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Energy...



[tex]U_g = U_h[/tex]

[tex]- G \frac{M^2}{r} = - k \frac{r^2}{2}[/tex]

[tex]k = G \frac{2 M^2}{r^3}[/tex]

[tex]G = k \frac{r^3}{2 M^2}[/tex]

[tex]E = K + U[/tex]

[tex]E_g = E_h[/tex]

Newton-Hooke Energy Theorem:
[tex]E_g = \frac{Mv^2}{2} - G \frac{M^2}{r} = \frac{Mv^2}{2} - k \frac{r^2}{2}[/tex]

[tex]E_g = m \left( \frac{v^2}{2} - G \frac{M}{r} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \left( mv^2 - kr^2 \right)[/tex]

[tex]E_g = m \left( 2 \left( \frac{ \pi r}{T} \right)^2 - G \frac{M}{r} \right) = \frac{r^2}{2} \left( m \left( \frac{2 \pi}{T} \right)^2 - k \right)[/tex]

[tex]E_h = \frac{r^2}{2} \left( m \left( \frac{2 \pi}{T} \right)^2 - k \right)[/tex]

[tex]k = 2 \left( 2m \left( \frac{ \pi}{T} \right)^2 - \frac{E_h}{r^2} \right)[/tex]

Does Newtons Law obey Hooke's Law?

Are the above theorems true for all non-relativistic gravitational systems?

What is the value for Hooke's Constant (k)?

 
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Ok, thanks. I just didn't understand the previous point since it was all formulae with no verbiage.
 
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The answer would be no. As can be seen from the equations, Hooke's law, which applies to elastic stretching and squeezing, increases in force with extension, whilst gravitational force does the opposite. Thus, while an object in a gravitational field has an escape velocity, you can't escape a spring.

[tex]G = k \frac{r^3}{M^2}[/tex]
This, as you can see, is nonsense, as G is a constant whilst M and r vary from situation to situation.

Your equation only represents a system where a gravitationally attracted body is kept from falling in by a gigantic spring of natural length 2r.
 
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Welcome after to me. What are non-relativistic gravitatioanl systems

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Hooke's Law...


is nonsense, as G is a constant whilst M and r vary from situation to situation.

increases in force with extension


[tex]G = k \frac{r^3}{M^2}[/tex]
What are the Standard International units for G as described by this formula as opposed to Newton's G SI units?

Newton's G Law increases in force with contraction.

Does Hooke's Law increase in force with contraction, or decrease?

Why is it presumed that Hooke's Constant (k) is a universal constant described by this formula as opposed to a static constant applied to a given system?

What are the values of Hooke's Constant(k) for a Mercury-Sol system as opposed to a Jupiter-Sol system?


Q: What are non-relativistic gravitatioanl systems?


A non-relativistic gravitational system is a gravity dominated system in which the mass velocities involved are only a small fraction of luminous velocity.

[tex]v_m \ll c[/tex]

All Newtonian Theorems fail at relativistic velocities.

 
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1. What is the Newton-Hooke Equation?

The Newton-Hooke Equation is a mathematical equation that describes the motion of a particle under the influence of a central force. It is named after Sir Isaac Newton and Robert Hooke, who both made significant contributions to the field of physics.

2. How is the Newton-Hooke Equation derived?

The Newton-Hooke Equation is derived from Newton's Second Law of Motion, which states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. By applying this law to a particle moving under the influence of a central force, the equation can be derived.

3. What are the variables in the Newton-Hooke Equation?

The variables in the Newton-Hooke Equation are mass (m), position (r), velocity (v), acceleration (a), and the force (F) acting on the particle. It can also include the gravitational constant (G) and the distance (r) between the two objects in the case of gravitational forces.

4. What is the significance of the Newton-Hooke Equation in physics?

The Newton-Hooke Equation is significant because it allows us to predict the motion of objects under the influence of a central force. It has applications in various fields of physics, including mechanics, astrophysics, and engineering. It also laid the foundation for later developments in the field of classical mechanics.

5. Is the Newton-Hooke Equation applicable to all situations?

No, the Newton-Hooke Equation is only applicable to situations where a particle is under the influence of a central force. It does not take into account other factors such as air resistance and friction, which may affect the motion of an object. In these cases, more complex equations must be used.

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