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🪐 Three-Dimensional Planet Rotation Simulation — 2D Rotation, Flattening and Foucault Pendulum

2D companion of the planet rotation simulator: a pole-on day/night view, a Foucault pendulum integrated in the rotating frame, effective gravity versus latitude, flattening and breakup period, with a precession check.

Physics & Mechanics2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted⇄ 3D version
Three-Dimensional Planet Rotation Simulation — 2D Rotation, Flattening and Foucault Pendulum ↗ Open standalone
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2D companion of the planet rotation simulator: a pole-on day/night view, a Foucault pendulum integrated in the rotating frame, effective gravity versus latitude, flattening and breakup period, with a precession check.

Planet RotationTidal ForcesAngular MomentumCoriolis

2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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