Q.

If the gravitational force were to vary inversely as mth power of the distance, then the time period of a planet in circular orbit of radius r around the Sun will be proportional to :

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a

r-3m/2

b

r(m+1)/2

c

r3m/2

d

rm+12

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

F1rm ; F=Crm

This force will provide the required centripetal force

Therefore,

mω2r=Crm ; ω2=Cmrm+1

T=2πω    Tr(m+1)/2

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If the gravitational force were to vary inversely as mth power of the distance, then the time period of a planet in circular orbit of radius r around the Sun will be proportional to :