On the origin of the planetary spin angular momentum by accretion of planetesimals - Property of collision orbits

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Angular Momentum, Cosmology, Planetary Evolution, Protoplanets, Three Body Problem, Astronomical Models, Eccentric Orbits, Meteorite Collisions, Orbital Mechanics, Planetary Rotation, Planets, Origin, Spin, Angular Momentum, Accretion, Planetesimals, Collisions, Orbits, Three-Body Problem, Distribution, Eccentricity, Parameters, Procedure, Diagrams, Calculations, Numerical Methods, Structure, Escape, Mass, Size, Radius

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The planar-restricted three-body problem is presently used to ascertain the property of the totality of orbits colliding with a protoplanet of nonzero radius, thereby determining that the angular momentum acquired by a protoplanet critically depends on the planetesimals' orbital eccentricities. It is further noted that the spin rate is virtually independent of the protoplanet radius for a given mass, and that it is larger for a larger radius if the numerical results obtained are interpreted three-dimensionally. Angular momentum will be positive if planetesimals flow into the Hill sphere of the protoplanet.

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