Reported 11 months ago
The three-body problem refers to a complex physics scenario where three bodies interact through gravitational forces, making it difficult to predict their movements with equations due to the lack of constraints on their motion. While some solutions have been identified, real systems often exhibit chaotic behavior where two bodies collide or are flung out of the system. Scientists have found Tatooine-like exoplanets as examples of simplified three-body systems. The use of computers helps approximate the motions of bodies in such systems, aiding in predicting outcomes like rocket launches or planet fate in multi-star scenarios.
Source: YAHOO