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Does General Relativity predict Mercury's orbital precession without other planets?
From Newtonian mechanics, the precession of Mercury can be calculated by taking into account the gravitational pull of other planets. From that, I assume that in the absence of external planets, ...
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GR correction to perihelion precession comparing with newtonian orbit
My professor did the following derivation of the formula for the perihelion precession $\delta \phi = \frac{6\pi G M}{a(1-e^2)}$, but I am missing a factor of 2. I would appreciate if someone can help ...
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Is the Laplace-Runge-Lenz vector applicable for test particle motion around black holes?
In classical mechanics , the Laplace-Runge-Lenz (LRL) vector is a characteristic feature of the Kepler problem. This enables a very simple discussion of the properties of the orbit for the problem. It ...
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Precession of perihelion of Mercury?
I have a few questions about precession of Mercury and GR corrections. Feel free to any that you can:
GR is used to correct precession caused by Sun on Mercury by time dilation and length contraction....
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