start to understand with interactions how the planets work and the physics laws wich are into then
Planetary Weight Calculator
Enter your weight on Earth to see how much you would weigh on other planets in our solar system.
Jupiter’s Gravitational Influence on the Asteroid Belt
Interactive visualization of Jupiter’s gravitational effects on asteroid orbits
What You’re Seeing:
This simulation demonstrates how Jupiter (the larger circle) affects asteroids in the belt (small dots).
Main observable phenomena:
- Orbital alterations: Notice how asteroid orbits change in eccentricity and inclination over time due to Jupiter’s gravitational influence.
- Orbital resonances: Observe how asteroids at certain distances are more affected than others, demonstrating resonance zones.
- Ejection: Some asteroids will be ejected from the belt, either toward the inner Solar System or out to space.
Interactivity:
- Use the slider to change Jupiter’s mass and observe how this affects the intensity of gravitational effects.
- Toggle Jupiter’s presence to compare the belt’s behavior with and without its influence.
- Adjust the simulation speed to observe effects at different time scales.
Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion
Kepler’s Laws Demonstrated:
- First Law (Law of Elliptical Orbits): Planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one focus.
- Second Law (Law of Equal Areas): A line connecting a planet to the Sun sweeps out equal areas in equal times.
- Third Law (Law of Harmonies): The square of a planet’s orbital period is proportional to the cube of its semi-major axis.
Adjust the eccentricity slider to change the shape of the orbit. A value of 0 creates a circular orbit, while higher values create more elliptical orbits.