Newton's Equations of Motion in the Gravitational Field of an Oblate Mass
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Newton's Equations of Motion in the Gravitational Field of an Oblate Mass |
| Author(s) | S X K Howusu, E F Musongong |
| Keywords | gravitational field, Newton, motion, mass |
| Published | 2006 |
| Journal | Galilean Electrodynamics |
| Volume | 17 |
| Number | 3 |
| Pages | 57-59 |
Abstract
In an earlier paper [1], we derived Newton's gravitational scalar potential field due to an oblate spheroidal massive body. In this paper we derive the corresponding Newton's equations of motion for a particle of nonzero rest mass in the Gravitational Field of a stationary, homogeneous, oblate spheroidal massive body, expressed in oblate spheroidal coordinates convenient for mathematical investigation, and hence physical interpretation and experimental investigation for all systems in the Universe.