2-Body Problem — Stable RK4
· edit parameters, hit Reset to apply inputs.
Controls
Mass 1:
10
Mass 2:
10
Gravitational constant G:
1.00
Initial state (edit values then press Reset)
X1
Y1
X2
Y2
Vx1
Vy1
Vx2
Vy2
Visualization & runtime
Speed (time multiplier):
1
x
Zoom (visual only):
1
x
Reset → apply initial state
RK4 sub-stepping keeps accuracy when Speed is large. Zoom does not affect physics, only drawing.
Full Math & Diagnostics
Orbital elements (relative)
RK4 intermediate values (last substep)
Conservation