Kepler's 2nd Law
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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