How are Lagrange points L4 and L5 formed?

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I have tried reading about them and I have understood how L1,2&3 are made. That was pretty easy to get. But L4 and L5 I am not able to. If anyone could give me a source to read or explain it to me. Thanks.

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They are not formed, they are a result of the geometry/math. If you wiggle those workout ropes, or a slinky on the floor, you will notice for some frequencies of input there are places where the rope/slinky just rotates in place. That is an emergent system mode, not a special formation of rope.

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