ES Hmwk; Solar System Orbital Laws - Part 2

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What is the most widely accepted theory for the formation of our Solar System?

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The Solar System formed by gravitational collapse of a gas-dust 'cloud'.

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What would happen to Earth if the gravitational force between it and the Sun were eliminated?

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Earth would move in a straight line in the direction it was heading at the moment the force was eliminated.

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Which planet has the most circular orbit in our Solar System?

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Venus has the most nearly circular orbit.

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What is the period of revolution for a planet that takes less than 40 days to orbit the Sun?

Back

The period of revolution is less than 40 days.

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Which celestial body is NOT part of our Solar System?

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Polaris is not included in our Solar System.

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Define gravitational collapse in the context of solar system formation.

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Gravitational collapse is the process by which a cloud of gas and dust contracts under its own gravity, leading to the formation of stars and planetary systems.

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What is the significance of the Big Bang in relation to the Solar System?

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The Big Bang is the event that created the universe, but the Solar System formed later from a gas-dust cloud.

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Explain the concept of orbital mechanics.

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Orbital mechanics is the study of the motion of objects in space under the influence of gravitational forces.

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What is the difference between a planet's revolution and rotation?

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Revolution is the movement of a planet around the Sun, while rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis.

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What factors determine the shape of a planet's orbit?

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The shape of a planet's orbit is determined by its velocity, the mass of the Sun, and the gravitational forces acting on it.