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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?