Planetary Motion
This simulation shows the motion of a moon around a planet under the influence of gravity. In this simulation, you can control the mass of both the planet and the moon.
This simulation shows the motion of a moon around a planet under the influence of gravity. In this simulation, you can control the mass of both the planet and the moon.
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Simulation
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Java Applet
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Date Added to MERLOT:
August 05, 2000
Date Modified in MERLOT:
December 18, 2008
Author:
Ian Littlewood
California State University, Stanislaus
Submitter:
John
Walkup
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College General Ed
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Language:
English
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