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The Physics of Trying to Crash Into the Sun

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Why is it so difficult to crash into the Sun? This numerical calculation in python shows just how difficult it can be. Homework questions included.

The Physics of Trying to Crash Into the Sun

links to some interesting video. I think I had 1 chapter on orbital dynamics in school. good explanation of why it's not really as simple as dropping it in. probably old news to most.

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