Central Force Integrator

Radial Force Equation: f(r) = (Arm + Brn)
where f(r) is an inwardly directed force
f(r) = r + r

Initial Conditions:
  r =   θ = 0
Vr = Vθ =
Approximate Number of Orbits:

Try this a few times, then check out the Animated Central Force Integrator!
WARNING: There are still some bugs in this!

Central Force Integrator written by Dr. Douglas P. Hamilton

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