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Spring damper model does not work very well [migrated]

I'm trying to model a spring damper system from a tutorial that I've found on this site. If I use the exact same parameters as the ones in the tutorial the system is not stable. I've downloaded the ...
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Initial position and velocity of rocket to escape earth's gravity

I'm trying to numerically simulate a spacecraft trajectory between earth and mars. I already wrote the solar system model where the sun is at the origin of the x,y,z plane Earth and Mars are orbiting ...
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Mutual Interaction of $N$-Particles in a Cartesian Plane

I am making a simulation of $N$-Particles in a cartesian plane and need help with understanding the basics. At anytime, in my particle system, I will have $N$ number of particles. I am treating the ...
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Calculating semi-major axis of binary stars from velocity, position and mass

I'm trying to calculate the 'instantaneous' semi-major axis of a binary system with two equal (known) mass stars for an $N$-body simulation. I know their velocities and positions at a given time, but ...
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References for circular restricted 3 body problem?

Does anyone know of any good references for the CR3BP -- the circular restricted 3 body problem? Emphasizing on real-life applications, and interpretation of the numerical solutions? Thank you. There ...
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How Does force relate to velocity

I had originally asked this question on math overflow and it was suggested that I ask it here. So I know that a force will change the magnitude of velocity if it is at an angle other that 90 degrees. ...