Orbits are Odd

Orbits are Odd

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Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Physics

4th - 9th Grade

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The video explores the concept of orbits, starting with familiar objects like the Earth and Moon, and expanding to include the Sun, galaxies, and black holes. It explains why lighter objects orbit heavier ones, such as Earth orbiting the Sun, and how gravity plays a crucial role. The video also discusses the unique orbit of Pluto, which differs from other planets due to its interaction with Neptune's gravitational pull. Overall, the video highlights the diversity of orbits in space and the factors influencing them.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways does Pluto's orbit differ from the orbits of the eight main planets?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do the orbits of objects in space sometimes defy our expectations?

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