Earth and Space Science Fall Semester Concepts

Front

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Front

What does Kepler’s First Law state about planetary orbits?

Back

The orbit of a planet around a star is elliptical.

Front

What is an example of Newton’s First Law of Motion?

Back

A ball at rest will stay at rest until acted upon by an external force.

Front

How is the Sun classified in terms of its size and type?

Back

The Sun is classified as a medium yellow dwarf.

Front

What are the inner planets of our solar system?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

Front

What is Bernoulli's Principle?

Back

An increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure or potential energy.

Front

What is Archimedes' Principle?

Back

A body submerged in a fluid experiences a buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.

Front

What is the significance of gravity in motion?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, influencing the motion of objects.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

Back

A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates energy through nuclear fusion.

Front

What is the definition of an asteroid?

Back

A small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.