Kepler's Third Law of Planetary Motion

Kepler's Third Law of Planetary Motion

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Physics

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial covers Kepler's third law of planetary motion, explaining that the square of a planet's orbital period is proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its orbit. The teacher clarifies the law, discusses constants involved, and uses data from the solar system to illustrate the concept. The video concludes with a graph showing the relationship between orbital period squared and semi-major axis cubed, emphasizing the use of specific units to simplify calculations.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What units are used for measuring the semi-major axis and orbital periods in the context of Kepler's laws?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why do all planets have roughly the same value for orbital period squared over semi-major axis cubed?

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