Kepler's 2nd Law

Kepler's 2nd Law

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Kepler's Second Law state?

Back

As a planet moves around its orbit, it sweeps out equal areas in equal times.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does a planet's speed change according to Kepler's Second Law?

Back

A planet moves faster when it is closer to the Sun.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What shape is the orbit of a satellite according to Kepler's First Law?

Back

Elliptical.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is eccentricity in relation to an ellipse?

Back

Eccentricity measures how much an ellipse deviates from being circular; higher values indicate more elongated shapes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which ellipse has the highest eccentricity?

Back

The bottom ellipse.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which ellipse has the lowest eccentricity?

Back

The top ellipse.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What must happen for a planet to sweep out equal areas in equal times?

Back

The planet must be changing speed.

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