How to graph a gravity well

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Published by TheFaithfulStone 01-25-2008

What's the equation for graphing a "gravity well" in three dimensions?

Assume that I can make the constants whatever I want.

I'm wanting to arrive at something like this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_well

Help. I've forgotten basic algebra. 1/r^2 just makes an unlimited parabola.

tfs

By InfiniteNow on 01-25-2008

Re: How to graph a gravity well

Your link was busted.

I think what you're talking about is called an asymptote?

Image:Gravity well plot.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gravity well plot

(If it is...) ...You might look here:

Math Forum - Ask Dr. Math Archives: Asymptotes

or here:

Asymptote - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Last edited by InfiniteNow; 01-25-2008 at 09:18 PM.

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