angadhn / SpacecraftDynamics

Executable Textbook for Spacecraft Dynamics
http://www.angadhn.com/SpacecraftDynamics/
4 stars 10 forks source link

Issue on page /unsolved_problems/PS1/PS1.html #34

Closed Warfxdes closed 3 weeks ago

Warfxdes commented 1 month ago

Title: Incorrect Angular Momentum Formula in Problem Set 1 Question 2

Description:

The problem incorrectly states the angular momentum as: h = r(dot) × v

Solution

The correct formula should be: h = r × v

Reason / Clarification:

Angular momentum is defined as the cross product of the position vector r and the velocity vector v, not the derivative of the position vector.

Screenshot 2024-10-03 223559

Joosty commented 1 month ago

You are correct, I will work on this small correction today and then open a pull request.

Cheers for pointing this out @Warfxdes !