Newton?s Equations of Motion in the Gravitational Field of an Oblate Mass
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Scientific Paper | |
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Title | Newton?s Equations of Motion in the Gravitational Field of an Oblate Mass |
Author(s) | S X K Howusu, E F Musongong |
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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.