Circular and Elliptical Orbits

This is a simulation of a planet orbiting a sun. The user can adjust the mass of the sun, the initial distance of the planet from the sun, and the initial velocity of the planet. You can then hit the "Run" button and look at the orbit the planet follows.

 

Tom Walsh

 
Type de ressources
Activité
Balises
circle  circular  ellipse  gravitation  motion  orbit  orbits  physics  planet  satellite  solar system Voir davantage …
Tranche d'âges
15 – 18
Langue
English (United States)
 
 
 
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