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Modeling the DART Collision with Dimorphos
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Double Asteroid Redirection Test
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Starting Data
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Simple Binary Model
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A Better Orbit
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Dimorphos Mass x 10
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Numerical Model
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Start with a TINY time step
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Conservation of Momentum
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Change in Orbital Motion
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Glancing Collision
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Stuff to Try
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Explore a Python-based model simulating the collision between the DART spacecraft and asteroid Dimorphos. Dive into the physics of binary orbits, elastic and inelastic collisions, and conservation of momentum. Learn how to create a numerical model with tiny time steps to accurately represent the impact and resulting change in orbital motion. Examine various collision scenarios, including glancing impacts, and experiment with different parameters to deepen your understanding of asteroid redirection techniques. Access the provided Python code and supplementary video resources to enhance your learning experience.

Modeling the DART-Dimorphos Collision in Python

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