Lecture

Newtonian Gravity: Mercury's Orbit

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This lecture covers the basics of Newtonian gravity, focusing on the orbit of Mercury. It discusses the equations describing the motion, the concept of angular momentum, and the energy involved. The lecture also touches on the perihelion precession of Mercury and the elements of black hole physics.

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