Time derivative of gravity due to acceleration

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Homework Statement


We have the equation for gravity due to the acceleration a = -GM/r2, calculate velocity and position dependent on time and show that v/x = √2GM/r03⋅(r/r0-1)

Homework Equations


x(t = 0) = x0 and v(t = 0) = 0

The Attempt at a Solution


v = -GM∫1/r2 dt
v = dr/dt
v2 = -GM∫1/r2 dt⋅dr/dt = √Gm/r

for x... dt/dt = √GM/r2
r depends on t so r(t)?
break out and integrate on both sides
x = 3/22/3⋅(√GMt+c)2/3 which obviously is not so good as it is time dependent.

Where do I go wrong? How should I proceed?
 
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Ofinns said:

Homework Statement


We have the equation for gravity due to the acceleration a = -GM/r2, calculate velocity and position dependent on time and show that v/x = √2GM/r03⋅(r/r0-1)

Homework Equations


x(t = 0) = x0 and v(t = 0) = 0

The Attempt at a Solution


v = -GM∫1/r2 dt
v = dr/dt
v2 = -GM∫1/r2 dt⋅dr/dt = √Gm/r

for x... dt/dt = √GM/r2
r depends on t so r(t)?
break out and integrate on both sides
x = 3/22/3⋅(√GMt+c)2/3 which obviously is not so good as it is time dependent.

Where do I go wrong? How should I proceed?
It's hard to tell where you have gone wrong when I can't tell what you have done. I'm not sure what x... dt/dt = √GM/r2 means. Could add in a few more steps to show what you mean? Please use LaTeX. It is easy to use and makes it easy to express what you mean.
 
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