7.2 - KEPLER’S LAWS
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Practice Questions
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What shape are planetary orbits according to Kepler's First Law?
💡 Hint: Think of the shape that is flat and circular.
What does perihelion mean?
💡 Hint: Focus on the word 'peri-' meaning near.
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What is the shape of planetary orbits according to Kepler's First Law?
💡 Hint: Think of a stretched circle.
True or False: Kepler's Laws apply only to planets within our solar system.
💡 Hint: Consider how orbits work in different star systems.
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A planet has a semi-major axis of 5 AU. Calculate the time it takes for this planet to orbit the Sun.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to use the correct formula!
If a planet moves faster in its orbit at perihelion, explain the relationship with its gravitational pull.
💡 Hint: Relate this to the concept of forces in orbital mechanics.
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