High School Kepler's Law of Areas: Radially Directed Force

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Kepler's Law of Areas states that a satellite sweeps out equal areas in equal times, indicating the conservation of angular momentum around a central point. This conservation implies that any radially directed force acting on the satellite does not create torque, thus preserving angular momentum. If an off-center force were present, it would introduce torque and disrupt this conservation. Further clarification on the question may be necessary to explore specific aspects of the relationship between radial forces and Kepler's Law. Understanding these principles is crucial for comprehending orbital mechanics.
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Just wanted to know how can we attribute the kepler's law of areas to a radially directed force?
 
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DM107 said:
Just wanted to know how can we attribute the kepler's law of areas to a radially directed force?
The law of areas amounts to a statement that the angular momentum of a satellite about a central point is conserved. If there were an off-center force, that would amount to a torque and angular momentum would not be conserved.
 
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