Kepler's Laws

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What does Kepler's 1st Law state about the orbits of planets?

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The orbits of planets are elliptical.

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According to Kepler's 2nd Law, when do planets move the fastest?

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Planets move fastest when they are close to the sun.

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What force causes planets to move faster when they are closer to the sun according to Kepler's 2nd Law?

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Gravity.

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Which planet has the shortest year (takes the least amount of time to revolve around the Sun)?

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Mercury.

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Which planet has the longest year (takes the most amount of time to revolve around the Sun)?

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Mars.

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What is the shape of the orbits of planets as described by Kepler's 1st Law?

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Elliptical.

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What is the significance of Kepler's 2nd Law in understanding planetary motion?

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It explains that planets sweep out equal areas in equal times, meaning they move faster when closer to the sun.

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How does gravity affect the speed of a planet's orbit according to Kepler's Laws?

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Gravity pulls planets towards the sun, causing them to move faster when they are closer.

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What is the relationship between a planet's distance from the sun and its orbital period?

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The farther a planet is from the sun, the longer it takes to complete one orbit.

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What is an example of a planet that moves slower in its orbit?

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Mars.