The restricted three-body problem is a simplified model in celestial mechanics that describes the motion of a small mass in the gravitational field of two larger bodies, which are in orbit around each other. This model allows for the analysis of the small body's trajectory while assuming it does not influence the motion of the larger bodies. It plays a crucial role in understanding complex gravitational interactions and orbits in multi-body systems.
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