Keplers Laws

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What does Kepler's Second Law talk about?

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Kepler's Second Law talks about the Law of Equal Areas.

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What is eccentricity measuring?

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Eccentricity measures how flat or round the ellipse is.

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What is the smallest part of the ellipse called?

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The smallest part of the ellipse is called the Minor Axis.

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What is the furthest point of an orbit called?

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The furthest point of an orbit is called the aphelion.

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What ratio are we looking at in Kepler's Third Law?

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In Kepler's Third Law, we look at the ratio of Distance and Orbital Period.

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What is Kepler's First Law?

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Kepler's First Law states that planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one focus.

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Define the term 'ellipse'.

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An ellipse is a geometric shape that looks like a flattened circle, defined by two focal points.

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What is the Major Axis of an ellipse?

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The Major Axis is the longest diameter of an ellipse, passing through both foci.

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What is the Minor Axis of an ellipse?

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The Minor Axis is the shortest diameter of an ellipse, perpendicular to the Major Axis.

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What does the term 'perihelion' refer to?

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Perihelion refers to the closest point of an orbit to the Sun.