Planetary Motion

Question 1

The variation in angle that occurs when viewing a nearby object from different places describes ________.

Accepted Answer

Parallax

Question 2

What scientist came up with the Three Laws of Planetary Motion?

Accepted Answer

Johannes Kepler

Question 3

The second law of planetary motion says that the closer a planet is to the Sun, the slower it moves

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

What is the word used to describe the shape of a planet&#x27;s orbit?

Accepted Answer

Ellipse

Question 5

What are the name of the two points inside of an ellipse?

Accepted Answer

Focal Points

Question 6

Which forces describes gracity&#x27;s role in planetary orbit?

Accepted Answer

Centripetal

Question 7

What is the name of the line that goes through both focus points of an ellipse?

Accepted Answer

Major Axis

Question 8

The first law of planetary motion states that the orbit of a planet around the sun is an ellipse.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What Law of Physics explains why the moon doesn&#x27;t fly into the sun?

Accepted Answer

Newton&#x27;s Third Law

Question 10

What atrsonomer came up with the Universal Law of Gravitation?

Accepted Answer

Isaac Newton

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