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Homework Statement
A particle, unknown mass, has velocity v0 and impact parameter b. It goes towards a planet, mass M, from very far away. Find from scratch (? I'm not sure why it says from scratch), the distance of closest approach.
Homework Equations
I believe this equation is relevant: Veff(r)=L2/2mr + V(r)
The Attempt at a Solution
I haven't attempted this problem because I have no idea what distance of closest approach is. I looked throughout my book and haven't found anything.