Reduced Mass Calculator
Find the reduced mass of a two-body system.
Reduced mass turns a two-body problem into an equivalent one-body problem.
The math behind it
μ = m₁·m₂ ÷ (m₁ + m₂). It is always smaller than either individual mass.
Worked example
2 kg and 3 kg → μ = 6/5 = 1.2 kg.
FAQ
Where is it used?
Orbital mechanics, molecular vibrations and collision problems.