A particle in an attractive inverse-square force field F = -k/x² (k is a positive con- stant) is projected along the x-axis with velocity v₁ (> 0) from the point x, (> 0). Determine its trajectory.

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A particle in an attractive inverse-square force field F = k/m² (k is a positive con-
stant) is projected along the x-axis with velocity v₁ (> 0) from the point x (> 0).
Determine its trajectory.
Transcribed Image Text:A particle in an attractive inverse-square force field F = k/m² (k is a positive con- stant) is projected along the x-axis with velocity v₁ (> 0) from the point x (> 0). Determine its trajectory.
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