Kepler’s 3rd Law: Comparing Orbits
Kepler’s Third Law (P² ∝ a³)
Controls adjust the
outer planet’s
orbit. Compare its period to the fixed inner planet.
Outer Planet Eccentricity (e₂)
0.40
Outer Planet Semi-Major Axis (a₂)
250
Animation Speed
1.0x
Inner Planet Period (P₁):
0
Outer Planet Period (P₂):
0
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