Question

Far-field approximations in multipole expansions allow for sub-quadratic complexity in this system, such as in the Barnes–Hut treecode algorithm. Small perturbations in this system lead to large changes in motion in the first-studied “small denominators” problem, which in simulations can be adjusted by applying a “softening parameter” to the potential. The Jacobi integral is an invariant (10[1])for a form of this system that is “restricted,” which produces five equilibrium points named for Lagrange. (10[1])In the simplest (10[1])form of this system, one can fix a reference frame about the center of mass and use the reduced mass, allowing one to derive Kepler’s three laws for a form of this system. For 10 points, name this system concerning the orbits of objects in gravitational central force problems. ■END■ (0[2])

ANSWER: n-body problem [accept two-body problem or three-body problem or accept planetary problem; prompt on orbits until read]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Stan MelkumianPurdueNorthwestern A5510
Michał GerasimiukStanford BIowa7210
Stephen HeritageNotre Dame AGeorgetown A7510
Amanda ZhaoGeorgetown BNotre Dame C1250
Christopher JosephNotre Dame CGeorgetown B1250

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