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Apsidal Motion Equations Questioned Through Application of Dimensional Analysis

Authors: M. E. Hassani

By using the IS units and applying the dimensional analysis to the apsidal motion equations, we show more conclusively that their current formulation in astronomy and astrophysics is conceptually, mathematically and physically incorrect and highly questionable since it was erroneously used in several research articles. Consequently, we cannot use these apsidal motion equations, at least in their present form, as a decisive test of alternative gravity theories and theoretical models of internal stellar structure and evolution. Thus the main purpose of this paper is to draw theorists’ attention to such a fallacy in order to establish new, correct, clear and concise equations.

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[v1] 2013-03-08 03:16:37

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