TED-Ed: Newton's three-body problem explained | Fabio Pacucci

The video explores the stability of our solar system through simulations predicting planetary positions up to 5 billion years into the future. It highlights the N-body problem, where predicting the motion of multiple gravitational bodies becomes complex and chaotic. Despite mathematical challenges, advancements in computer simulations help approximate solutions, ensuring stability predictions for our solar system. The video also discusses the restricted 3-body problem, useful in specific gravitational scenarios.

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