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Thin-shell momentum equation

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For a spherical swept shell of mass Ms​(R), radial speed R˙, driving force Fd​, and enclosed gravitating mass M(<R),
dtd​[Ms​(R)R˙]=Fd​−R2GMs​(R)M(<R)​.
(1)
The derivative includes momentum needed to accelerate newly swept ambient mass.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2022 / iii / Paper 347 / 3 / c / Solution

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