Gravity Simulator
Physics Lab • Grade 11-12 • Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
Gravity Simulation
How to use:
• Click and drag in the simulation area to create a planet
• Drag length determines initial velocity
• Use planet buttons below to select different types
• Adjust gravity and time speed with sliders
• Click and drag in the simulation area to create a planet
• Drag length determines initial velocity
• Use planet buttons below to select different types
• Adjust gravity and time speed with sliders
Controls
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Laws Explored
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Simulations Run
Physics Laws
Newton's Law of Gravitation
F = G(m₁m₂)/r²
Kepler's Laws
Orbital Motion
Conservation of Momentum
m₁v₁ + m₂v₂ = constant
Conservation of Energy
KE + PE = constant
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Active Planets
0.0
Simulation Time (s)
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Total Energy (×10¹⁸)
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Collisions