Chapter 3: (2) Kepler's Laws Flashcards
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Kepler’s First Law states that…
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All planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one focus. (Law of Orbits)
2
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Kepler’s Second Laws states that…
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A line that connects a planet to the Sun sweeps out equal areas in equal times. (Law of Areas)
3
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Kepler’s Third Law states that…
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The square of the orbital period of any planet is directly proportional to the cube of the radius of its orbit. (Law of Periods)
