two-body problem

noun — 2 senses

two-body problem

noun
1

The problem of finding the motion, relative to one another, of two objects, where the position of each affects the motion of the other.

2

Humorous The problem of obtaining employment for two people who wish to reside near one another.

Related terms
three body problem

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