1974 | United States | Documentary

The motions of attracting bodies

  • English - 8 mins
  • Director | -
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | Houghton Mifflin

STATUS: Released

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The Motions of Attracting Bodies is an 8-minute educational science film from 1974, designed to help students develop an intuitive understanding of the full range of possible orbits of gravitationally attracting bodies. Using computer-generated animations, the film illustrates both bound and unbound motions under various initial conditions, providing a visual exploration of gravitational dynamics.

Gravitational Dynamics Orbital Mechanics Computer Animation Educational Astronomy Physics Education
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