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Randall D. Knight β Newton's Theory of Gravity: Problem 57
FIGURE P13.57 shows two planets of mass \(m\) orbiting a star of mass \(M\). The planets are in the same orbit, with radius \(r\), but are always at opposite ends of a diameter. Find an exact expression for the orbital period \(T\). Hint: Each planet feels two forces.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach Β· 5th Edition
Author: Randall D. Knight
Publisher: Pearson
Chapter: Newton's Theory of Gravity