DERIVING the Orbit of Our Home Planet from Newton's Law of Gravity: Physics Mini Lesson

In one of the most remarkable discoveries of all time, Newton showed how to derive the orbit of our planet around the Sun. I'll walk you through how step by step. Get the notes for free here: https://courses.physicswithelliot.com...

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About physics mini lessons:
In these intermediate-level physics lessons, I'll try to give you a self-contained introduction to some fascinating physics topics. If you're just getting started on your physics journey, you might not understand every single detail in every video---that's totally fine! What I'm really hoping is that you'll be inspired to go off and keep learning more on your own.

About me:
I’m Dr. Elliot Schneider. I love physics, and I want to help others learn (and learn to love) physics, too. Whether you’re a beginner just starting out with your physics studies, a more advanced student, or a lifelong learner, I hope you’ll find resources here that enable you to deepen your understanding of the laws of nature. For more cool physics stuff, visit me at https://www.physicswithelliot.com.