Integrated Physical Science Orbital Motion

Two satellites of equal mass are in circular orbit around a planet. Satellite b is twice as far away from the planet. Which satellite experiences a stronger gravitational force?

• Satellite a

• Satellite b

• Both the same

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which diagram best shows the gravitational interaction between Earth and a satellite?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What happens to the gravitational force between two objects as the distance between the object DECREASES?

• Increases 
• Decreases 
• Stays the same 

What happens to the force of gravity between two objects if the mass of one object INCREASES?

• Increases 
• Decreases 
• Stays the same 

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

You discover a new planet in our solar system. You measure the orbital period of the planet to be 246 years.

Where is this planet likely to be located based on this information?

• Closer to the Sun than Mercury.

• Located between Earth and Jupiter.

• Located between Uranus and Neptune.

• Located beyond Neptune.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which term best describes the shape of a planet's orbit around the Sun?

• circle
• ellipse
• focus
• perihelion

Between which two points is the planet moving the fastest?

• Position A to B
• Position B to C
• Position H to I
• Position I to J

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A planet moves __________ when it is farthest from the sun.

• faster
• slower

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The farther away a planet is from the sun, the _______ it takes it to orbit the sun once. 

• longer
• shorter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The orbital path of a satellite is shown in the sketch. Use the sketch to answer the question.

Between which two points would the satellite's speed be decreasing?

• B to C

• C to D

• D to A

• The satellite travels a constant speed

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-5