Newton 2D for Windows

This freeware program presents a moving graphical simulation of a system of up to ten bodies that obey Newton's laws in a two-dimensional universe.  You can get a feel for orbital mechanics, watch Jupiter perturb the orbit of an asteroid, design your own planetary systems, and spend many hours watching the evolution of multi-body systems.

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One Hypothetical System


The mass, velocity and position of up to ten objects can be specified individually.  A rudimentary circular orbit calculator aids in the preliminary setup of a universe.


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The Object Editor


The observer's point of view can be moved, rotated, zoomed and locked to any object.  Simulations may be saved and recalled.

This application is free for non-commercial use and distribution.  See the "Obtaining and Distributing" section of the help file.  The current distribution package is here.