Elliptical orbit

Elliptical orbit

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Science, Physics

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explains that any small object orbiting a larger one in space follows an elliptical path. This concept was first suggested by 17th-century German astronomer Johannes Kepler, marking a significant advancement in our understanding of the solar system's dynamics.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the shape of the path followed by objects in elliptical orbits.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What advancements in astronomy were made possible by Kepler's work?

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