Nebular Theory

Front

The theory that explains the formation of the solar system is called ____.

Back

Nebular Theory

Front

What caused the nebula to collapse and start spinning?

Back

Nearby star exploded

Front

What is the period of rotation?

Back

How fast a planet spins

Front

What is  the period of revolution?

Back

How long it takes a planet to orbit the sun

Front

Planets move in elliptical orbits is Kepler's _____ Law.

Back

1st

Front

Planets that are farther from the sun have larger orbits is Kepler's ___ Law.

Back

3rd

Front

What is the shape of a planet's orbit?

Back

elliptical

Front

Line drawn from the sun to planet sweeps out equal areas in equal time is Kepler's _____ Law.

Back

2nd

Front

Kepler's 2nd Law: A planet's velocity when farther from the sun.

Back

slowest

Front

Nebulae are primarily composed of what element?

Back

Hydrogen