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Feynman's Lost Lecture on Planetary Orbits

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Overview

Explore a captivating 22-minute video that recounts Richard Feynman's elementary demonstration of why planets orbit in ellipses. Delve into the fascinating story behind this lost lecture, featuring insights from the book "Feynman's Lost Lecture" by Judith and David Goodstein. Discover the collaboration with Grant from the 3Blue1Brown channel as they bring Feynman's brilliant explanation to life through engaging animations and clear explanations. Learn about planetary motion, elliptical orbits, and the underlying principles of celestial mechanics in this energetic and entertaining MinutePhysics production. Gain a deeper understanding of complex physics concepts presented in an accessible manner, complemented by original music and supported by additional resources for further exploration.

Syllabus

Feynman's Lost Lecture (ft. 3Blue1Brown)

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