Four Identical Bodies of Mass M, at the Vertices of a Square

question 53

Essay

Four identical bodies of mass M, at the vertices of a square with a diagonal 2R, orbit their common center of mass in a circular motion with a radius R. How much energy is required to separate the four stars so they are an infinite distance apart?

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Definitions:

Detection Time

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Working Memory Capacity

The amount of information that an individual can hold temporarily in a state of active, ready-to-use awareness.

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The rate at which an individual can process information, often associated with the ability to understand and respond to stimuli quickly.

Fluid Intelligence

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