The Kepler's Laws Unit 2024
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Kepler's First Law of Planetary Motion?
Back
Planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one focus.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion?
Back
A line segment joining a planet and the Sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Kepler's Third Law of Planetary Motion?
Back
The square of the orbital period of a planet is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its orbit.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is axial tilt?
Back
The angle between an object's rotational axis and its orbital axis, affecting seasonal changes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of an eccentricity of zero?
Back
An eccentricity of zero indicates a perfect circle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the eccentricity of an ellipse affect its shape?
Back
As the foci of an ellipse move closer together, the ellipse becomes rounder.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of revolution in astronomy?
Back
The movement of an object in a circular or elliptical path around another object, such as the Earth's orbit around the Sun.
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