What Is the Variation of Force With Respect to Radius in Circular Orbit?

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The problem involves a particle moving in a circular orbit with a net force directed towards a point on the circumference. The objective is to determine how the force varies with respect to the radius, specifically finding the exponent n in the expression F=kr^n.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between the force and radius, with some attempting to clarify the implications of the force becoming infinite when the particle reaches point p. Questions arise regarding the interpretation of the problem setup and the definitions of variables involved.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the clarity of diagrams and variable definitions, but no consensus has been reached on the correct approach or interpretation.

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There are mentions of unclear diagrams and variable definitions, which may be impacting the understanding of the problem. One participant expresses confusion over the relationship between the angular rate of orbit and the force calculation.

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Homework Statement
The particle is moving in circular orbit such a way that the net force (F) is always towards the point p (point p is on the circumference of circle). Find the variation of force F with respect to r.
i.e find the value of n in the expression F=kr^n
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F=kr^n
Da/dt= l/2m
Homework Statement: The particle is moving in circular orbit such a way that the net force (F) is always towards the point p (point p is on the circumference of circle). Find the variation of force F with respect to r.
i.e find the value of n in the expression F=kr^n
Homework Equations: F=kr^n
Da/dt= l/2m

Answer is -5
But I am getting -3
 

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Samsmith47 said:
Homework Statement: The particle is moving in circular orbit such a way that the net force (F) is always towards the point p (point p is on the circumference of circle). Find the variation of force F with respect to r.
i.e find the value of n in the expression F=kr^n
Homework Equations: F=kr^n
Da/dt= l/2m

Homework Statement: The particle is moving in circular orbit such a way that the net force (F) is always towards the point p (point p is on the circumference of circle). Find the variation of force F with respect to r.
i.e find the value of n in the expression F=kr^n
Homework Equations: F=kr^n
Da/dt= l/2m

Answer is -5
But I am getting -3
Your diagram is too messy to decipher, so I do not know what your variables represent.
Please post a clearer diagram and (as text, not an image) definitions of your variables and consequent working.
 
Is it possible that your sketch is a misinterpretation of the problem description? If p is on the orbit, when the particle comes around to the location of p, the force would become infinite (with n being a negative exponent). I am assuming that r is the distance to p. And in that case, I can not see why the particle has a circular orbit. Could it be that p is on the circumference of some other circle? Clarify.
 
sojsail said:
when the particle comes around to the location of p, the force would become infinite
Not sure that that is a problem in this artificial scenario.
 
Samsmith47 said:
But I am getting -3
I can see how you would get that if you were to confuse the angular rate of orbit about the centre of the circle with that about P.
 
Thanks for seeing my response I will draw the dia neatly and send again
Sorry for the late reply
And also I got the answer thanks for trying I am really greatfull
 

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