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Semi-Stable 3-body problem
Simulation; s-3-3_body-problem.txt
A 3-body configuration with mutually attracting objects is known to result in irregular movements. A general mathematical solution does not exist. However, a special arrangement of three object with special starting conditions leads to a semi-stable situation were each of the three particles moves on an 8-like track. This configuration is stable for small changes of the starting conditions.
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