Vasily Leonidovich Yanchilin
Keywords: Planetary divergence effect, equivalent energy orbit, equivalent momentum orbit, dichotomy of Iapetus, Phoebe’s ring, rotation of Hyperion, planetary rings, evolution of orbits
Abstract: The paper introduces two new concepts for planetary and satellite systems: the equivalent energy orbit and the equivalent momentum orbit. It is proved that for circular orbits lying in the same plane, the equivalent energy orbit is always located below the equivalent momentum orbit. It is shown that due to energy losses caused by tidal friction, the equivalent energy orbit will gradually drop. Therefore, it is assumed that there is an effect of secular divergence of orbits that acts in planetary and satellite systems. We will term this effect as the Planetary divergence effect. A new hypothesis of the origin of Iapetus, Phoebe, Hyperion, and other external irregular satellites is proposed. The origin of the dichotomy and equatorial ridge of Iapetus, the origin of the dust ring of Phoebe and its retrograde orbit, the origin of Hyperion and its rapid proper rotation are explained. A new hypothesis of the formation of rings of Saturn and other giant planets is proposed. A series of experiments is proposed to comprehensively verify the planetary divergence effect.
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