Undergrad How can Kepler's laws be visualized using a simulator?

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Start date Sep 28, 2019
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This discussion focuses on the need for a solar system simulator that effectively visualizes Kepler's laws of planetary motion, particularly the central force and linear velocity vectors. Users are encouraged to explore existing simulators that can accurately represent these dynamics. The discussion references the Wikipedia page on Kepler's laws, which provides foundational knowledge and visual aids for understanding the topic.

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Understanding of Kepler's laws of planetary motion
Familiarity with vector representation in physics
Basic knowledge of simulation software
Experience with visualizing dynamic systems

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Research solar system simulation tools such as Universe Sandbox or Celestia
Explore programming libraries for physics simulations like Pygame or Unity Physics
Learn about vector calculus as it applies to planetary motion
Investigate educational resources on visualizing forces in physics

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Astronomy enthusiasts, physics educators, students studying celestial mechanics, and developers interested in creating educational simulations.

Sep 28, 2019

Riverplatense

Hello, I am loking for some simulator of the solar system where the movement of the planets is represented. I´'m interested in seeing the central force and linear velocity vectors.

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Sep 29, 2019

stefan r

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepler's_laws_of_planetary_motion#/media/File:Kepler-second-law.gif

Kepler's laws on wikipedia.

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