Difference between revisions of "Eccentricity"
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| − | The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_eccentricity Eccentricity] of an object's orbit represents how circular the orbit is. Eccentricity cannot be negative, and higher Eccentricity values indicate a more elongated orbit. The value of the Eccentricity property will also determine the type of orbit or trajectory: |
+ | The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_eccentricity Eccentricity] of an object's [[orbit]] represents how circular the orbit is. Eccentricity cannot be negative, and higher Eccentricity values indicate a more elongated orbit. The value of the Eccentricity property will also determine the type of orbit or trajectory: |
*Eccentricity = 0: circular |
*Eccentricity = 0: circular |
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*Eccentricity = 1: parabolic |
*Eccentricity = 1: parabolic |
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*Eccentricity > 1: hyperbolic |
*Eccentricity > 1: hyperbolic |
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| + | Eccentricity is one of the six [[Orbital Elements|orbital elements]] that described an object's orbit. |
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==Property Details== |
==Property Details== |
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===Location=== |
===Location=== |
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| − | The Eccentricity property is located in the Orbital Elements section of the [[Motion]] tab of an object's properties panel, if that object has an Orbital Parent. |
+ | The Eccentricity property is located in the Orbital Elements section of the [[Motion Tab|Motion]] tab of an object's properties panel, if that object has an Orbital Parent. |
===Units=== |
===Units=== |
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===Tidal Heating=== |
===Tidal Heating=== |
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| + | [[Category:Orbital Mechanics]] |
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Latest revision as of 08:12, 5 September 2019
The Eccentricity of an object's orbit represents how circular the orbit is. Eccentricity cannot be negative, and higher Eccentricity values indicate a more elongated orbit. The value of the Eccentricity property will also determine the type of orbit or trajectory:
- Eccentricity = 0: circular
- 0 < Eccentricity < 1: elliptical
- Eccentricity = 1: parabolic
- Eccentricity > 1: hyperbolic
Eccentricity is one of the six orbital elements that described an object's orbit.
Property Details[edit | edit source]
Location[edit | edit source]
The Eccentricity property is located in the Orbital Elements section of the Motion tab of an object's properties panel, if that object has an Orbital Parent.
Units[edit | edit source]
The Eccentricity property has no units, as eccentricity is a dimensionless parameter.
