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Gravity and Orbits

Change masses and distances to see how gravity controls orbits.

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Simulation by PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder. LearnHive curates the catalog and supporting study material.

Quick start

  1. Pick a system (like Sun and planet) from the tabs.
  2. Set the initial velocity of the orbiting body.
  3. Press play and watch whether the orbit is stable, escapes, or crashes.

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