Exact Solution (1/3)
The gravitational force for the weak field is a first order differential
equation that can be solved exactly.
- Start from the gravitational force for a weak field:
- Apply the chain rule to the cause terms. Assume
. Collect terms on one side:
- Assume the equivalence principle. Drop m.
- Solve for velocity:
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