Kepler Motion

Choose the radial velocity (Vr) and azimuthal velocity (Vθ) for your planet.

Vr2 + Vθ2 < 2                - an elliptical orbit
Vr = 0 and Vθ = 1.0      - a circular orbit.
Vr2 + Vθ2 > 2                - a hyperbolic escape orbit

Sun                          Planet
Vr: Vθ:


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Kepler Motion written by Dr. Douglas P. Hamilton