The two-body problem assumes both bodies as point masses.

The two-body problem assumes both bodies as point masses. Correct Answer True

True. Kinematic properties of the moving body relative to the stationary body can be calculated by assuming the bodies as point masses concentrated at their respective center of masses. Despite the bodies being rigid bodies, knowledge of point mass dynamics is all that is required. Rigid body dynamics is applied to calculate more complex data which is beyond the purpose of a two-body problem.

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