Finding the (Newtonian) movement equation of an object in a gravitational field

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To find the movement equation of an object in a gravitational field, the acceleration can be expressed as g = G(m/r^2), where 'r' is a function of time, r(t). The second derivative of 'r' with respect to time, r''(t), is given by the equation r''(t) = -G(m/r(t)^2). The discussion highlights the challenge of determining the next steps in solving this equation, noting that r(t) likely includes a constant term and may be a polynomial of degree greater than two. A suggestion is made to rewrite the equation as (d^2r/dt^2)r^2 = -Gm and to utilize known relationships between position, velocity, and acceleration. The conversation emphasizes the complexity of deriving the movement equation in a gravitational context.
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This is a problem I've been looking to solve for some time.

Homework Statement


You must find a movement equation for an object in a gravitational field knowing traditional formulas of force and acceleration of gravity (see below).

Homework Equations



absolute value of the acceleration at a distance 'r' from the centre of gravity of an object with mass 'm'

g=G\frac{m}{r^{2}}

'r' as a movement equation

r=r(t)
r''(t)=-g

The Attempt at a Solution



r''(t)=-G\frac{m}{r(t)^{2}}
r''(t)r(t)^{2}=-Gm

I don't really know what to do next. It seems that r(t) has at least one constant term and it's of degree>2 if it's a polynomial (as acceleration changes). I know nothing more than that.
 
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It might help to rewrite as
\frac{d^2r}{dt^2}r^2 = -Gm
After this you should use a relationship you know linking position, velocity and acceleration mathematically.
 
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