and therefore by (48)

(51) dq=dqdt=rv.
didtdig

It is convenient to express r as a function of v in the previous notation

(52) Cr = f(v),

and now

(53) dq=vf(v),
diCg

an equation connecting q and i.

Now, since v = g sec i

(54) dt= -Csec i,
dqf(q sec i)

and multiplying by dx/dt or q,