The Motion Of A Rigid Body In Orbit Or Near A Massive Object
By Erik Dahlén
- Release Date: 2017-07-25
- Genre: Science & Nature Essays
Description
Here I present why a rigid body cannot be seen as a point mass in regard of its motion in a gravitational field. With illustrations and two simple equations I explain why it is not possible to see a rigid body as a point mass and what error it would cause.
