Conics and Beyond: Understanding Trajectories in Multiple Gravitational Fields

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In summary, conics are geometric shapes formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone, and in the context of trajectories in multiple gravitational fields, they refer to the paths objects follow when affected by multiple celestial bodies. Understanding conics helps us visualize and predict trajectories by utilizing specific properties such as eccentricity and semi-major axis. They have real-life applications in fields such as space exploration and engineering, but also have limitations such as assuming constant gravitational force and not accounting for other factors like atmospheric drag. Using mathematical principles, conics and trajectories can be used to make predictions about orbital periods and closest approach distances, aiding in mission planning and studying celestial objects.
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When a object of mass non insignificant is traveling in space and is sob influence of one gravitational field, the trajectory described by this object is a conics (Ax²+Bxy+Cy²+Dx+Ey+F=0), but and if the object is sob influence of two gravitational fields, so the equation the described this object is this kind: Ax³+Bx²y+Cxy²+Dy³+Ex²+Fxy+Gy²+Hx+Iy+J=0 ?
 
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