1.2-Astronomy and Orbital Mechanics

1.2-Astronomy and Orbital Mechanics

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1.2-Astronomy and Orbital Mechanics

1.2-Astronomy and Orbital Mechanics

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does eccentricity measure in an orbital system?
Total orbital velocity
Deviation from a perfect circular orbit
Gravitational pull
Rotational speed

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The barycenter represents the:
Highest point of an orbit
Common center of mass between two orbiting bodies
Point of maximum gravitational attraction
Exact center of a planet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes Earth's seasons?
Distance from the Sun
Earth's rotation speed
Axial tilt of 23.5°
Orbital eccentricity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take Earth to complete one rotation?
365.25 days
24 hours
12 hours
48 hours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Spring tides occur during:
First quarter moon
Third quarter moon
New moon or full moon
Gibbous moon phases

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor most directly influences gravitational force between celestial bodies?
Color of the bodies
Mass and distance
Orbital speed
Atmospheric density

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Neap tides result in:
Higher than normal high tides
Lower than normal high tides
No change in tide levels
Unpredictable tide patterns

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