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Worked Example
Problem:
Find effective potential for gravitational force.
Solution
$$ U = -\frac{k}{r} $$
$$ U_{\text{eff}} = -\frac{k}{r} + \frac{L^2}{2mr^2} $$
Problem:
Find effective potential for gravitational force.
$$ U = -\frac{k}{r} $$
$$ U_{\text{eff}} = -\frac{k}{r} + \frac{L^2}{2mr^2} $$