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EasyCurves in space
Gilbert Strang, Calculus, 3rd edition (Wellesley-Cambridge Press; MIT OpenCourseWare RES.18-001) §12.4 Polar Coordinates and Planetary Motion, #10 · Multivariable Calculus · Curves in space

If … for travel up the line …, draw a triangle to…

The component of acceleration is ____ for a central force, which is in the direction of ____. Then is constant (new proof) because its derivative is times ____.

If for travel up the line , draw a triangle to show that and integrate to find the time to reach .

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Gilbert Strang, Calculus, 3rd edition (Wellesley-Cambridge Press; MIT OpenCourseWare RES.18-001) · §12.4 Polar Coordinates and Planetary Motion, #10

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