The Motion of a Rigid Body In Orbit Or Near a Massive Object

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By Erik Dahlén

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Here I present why a rigid body cannot be seen as a point mass in regard of its motion in a gravitational field. With illustrations and two simple equations I explain why it is not possible to see a rigid body as a point mass and what error it would cause.
The Motion of a Rigid Body In Orbit Or Near a Massive Object