Research Topic Project 3 (proposal)
Hi, for project 3 we want to investigate what happens when celestial bodies move in opposite direction (in 2D). In solar systems and galaxies we see that all celestial bodies go around the gravitational center the same way around. But what if one or more bodies move in the opposite direction? What influence will that have on the entire system. What parameters are key for disrupting the system? We would like to hear what you think of this idea and whether this topic is allowed.
Research question
What happens when celestial bodies move in opposite direction (in 2D)?
Sub questions
- when varying the properties of the bodies (mass, initial velocity and eccentricity, initial position and distance tot sun)
- with and without the Sun fixed in the center
Validation
- First we want to validate a simple version of our model by comparing to the Kepler laws. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:OrbitalEccentricityDemo.svg)
- Subsequently we want to simulate our own solar system.
- After we this we can investigate our research question.
Other remarks
We will simulate a 2D situation and use cartesian coordinates.
Selection of sources we will start with
Edited by Wouter Kessels