Is My Solution for Centripetal Force in a Spiral Orbit Correct?

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The discussion revolves around verifying a solution for the centripetal force required for a particle in a logarithmic spiral orbit defined by r=k*e^(α*θ). Participants emphasize that the force must be dependent on the particle's speed. The original formula provided was clarified and corrected in response to questions about its accuracy. Overall, the solution appears to be validated by other contributors. The thread concludes with a consensus that the proposed solution is correct.
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Homework Statement
In polar coordinates find the force as a function of radial coordinate F(r) that allows a particle to move in logarithmic spiral orbit r=k*e^(α*θ) , where k and a are constants.
Relevant Equations
## \frac{d^2}{dθ^2}(1/r)+1/r=(-μr^2)⋅F(r)/l^2 ##
I believe I solved this. Is this solution true? Can please anyone just check?
 

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cemtu said:
Homework Statement:: In polar coordinates find the force as a function of radial coordinate F(r) that allows a particle to move in logarithmic spiral orbit r=k*e^(α*θ) , where k and a are constants.
Homework Equations:: ## \frac{d^2f}{dx^2}(1/r)+1/r=(-μr^2)⋅F(r)/l^2 ##

I believe I solved this. Is this solution true? Can please anyone just check?
The force must depend on the speed the particle is moving.
 
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PeroK said:
The force must depend on the speed the particle is moving.
what do you mean, sir? The formula(homework equation) is given like as I wrote up there.
 
cemtu said:
what do you mean, sir? The formula(homework equation) is given like as I wrote up there.

What is the force on an object moving in a circle? It depends on ##\dot \theta##.
 
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PeroK said:
What is the force on an object moving in a circle? It depends on ##\dot \theta##.
The formula has been corrected in the original post. Thank you!
 
cemtu said:
The formula has been corrected in the original post. Thank you!
It looks correct to me.
 
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