concept   perturbation
culture   physics
statement   Perturbation in physics refers to minor alterations in the trajectory of celestial bodies caused by gravitational forces.

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1 perturbation physics In astronomy and physics, perturbation refers to the small changes in the motion of a celestial body caused by the gravitational attraction of another body. 1
2 perturbation physics community Commonly used in the study of dynamical systems and celestial mechanics to describe small changes or disturbances in a system. 1