Orbital Velocity

The velocity a rocket must achieve to establish an orbit around another object in space

• Orbit Velocity

• Velocity

• Space shuttle

• probe

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

A speed in a given direction

• Rover

• Velocity

• space station

• Space spinoff

At what speed must an object travel to maintain a stable orbit around a celestial body?

• Velocity

• Orbit

• Orbital velocity

• Escape velocity

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

What is the term for the speed required to maintain a stable circular path around a celestial body?

• Mass

• Radius

• Gravity

• Orbital velocity

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Which graph best represents the changes in this satellite's orbital velocity as it revolves around the planet?

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

The diagram below shows a planet's orbit around the Sun.

At which location is the planet's orbital velocity greatest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

The orbit of a comet is shown below. At which point in the orbit would the comet's speed be the fastest? (a)  

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Which of the graphs best represents orbital velocity versus distance from the sun for planets?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Where is the planet moving faster?

• Position A to B

• Position B to C

• Position H to I

• Position I to J

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

On the diagram, label where the planet is moving the fastest, second fastest, and slowest.

a

b

c

second fastest

fastest

slowest

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4