Topic 4 The Nature of Orbits

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What is the period of a planet?

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The time it takes for a planet to complete one full orbit around the sun.

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Where is the Asteroid Belt located?

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Between Mars and Jupiter.

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Are Jovian planets more dense than terrestrial planets?

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False, Jovian planets are less dense than terrestrial planets.

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What shape has an eccentricity of zero?

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A circle.

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What is a key feature that indicates where new solar systems might form?

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A cloud of dust and gas.

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What are Jovian planets?

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Gas giants that are larger and less dense than terrestrial planets.

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What is the main difference between terrestrial and Jovian planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and solid, while Jovian planets are gas giants.

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What is eccentricity in terms of orbits?

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A measure of how much an orbit deviates from being circular.

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What does a higher eccentricity value indicate about an orbit?

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It indicates a more elongated or elliptical orbit.

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What is the significance of the gravitational force in orbits?

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It keeps planets in their orbits around the sun.