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Which of the following statements accurately describes the motion of planets, according to Kepler's laws?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the motion of planets, according to Kepler's laws?
- Planets move in spiral orbits approaching the Sun.
- Planets move in irregular orbits influenced by multiple stars.
- Planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one of the foci. (correct)
- Planets move in circular orbits with the Sun at the center.
According to Kepler's second law, a planet moves at a constant speed throughout its orbit.
According to Kepler's second law, a planet moves at a constant speed throughout its orbit.
False (B)
State Kepler's third law of planetary motion in words, relating the orbital period and semi-major axis.
State Kepler's third law of planetary motion in words, relating the orbital period and semi-major axis.
The square of the orbital period of a planet is proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its orbit.
The gravitational force between two objects is ______ proportional to the product of their masses and ______ proportional to the square of the distance between them.
The gravitational force between two objects is ______ proportional to the product of their masses and ______ proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Match each scientist with their contribution to the understanding of gravity and planetary motion:
Match each scientist with their contribution to the understanding of gravity and planetary motion:
What is the significance of the gravitational constant (G) in Newton's law of gravitation?
What is the significance of the gravitational constant (G) in Newton's law of gravitation?
The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is constant at all points on its surface and at all altitudes above it.
The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is constant at all points on its surface and at all altitudes above it.
Explain how the acceleration due to gravity changes as one goes deep inside the Earth, assuming uniform density.
Explain how the acceleration due to gravity changes as one goes deep inside the Earth, assuming uniform density.
The gravitational potential energy of an object at an infinite distance from Earth is defined as ______, and it ______ as the object approaches the Earth.
The gravitational potential energy of an object at an infinite distance from Earth is defined as ______, and it ______ as the object approaches the Earth.
Match the following terms related to satellite orbits with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms related to satellite orbits with their correct definitions:
What factor does not affect a satellite's escape speed from a planet?
What factor does not affect a satellite's escape speed from a planet?
A satellite in a lower orbit has a higher orbital speed than a satellite in a higher orbit.
A satellite in a lower orbit has a higher orbital speed than a satellite in a higher orbit.
Describe the energy transformations that occur as a satellite moves in an elliptical orbit around a planet.
Describe the energy transformations that occur as a satellite moves in an elliptical orbit around a planet.
The total energy of an orbiting satellite is ______, indiciating a bound system where the satellite remains in orbit and does not escape to ______.
The total energy of an orbiting satellite is ______, indiciating a bound system where the satellite remains in orbit and does not escape to ______.
Match each scientist with their law of gravitation and planetary motion:
Match each scientist with their law of gravitation and planetary motion:
According to universal law of gravitation, the force exerted by the Earth on the Moon is:
According to universal law of gravitation, the force exerted by the Earth on the Moon is:
If Earth were twice its current diameter but had the same mass, the acceleration due to gravity on its surface would decrease.
If Earth were twice its current diameter but had the same mass, the acceleration due to gravity on its surface would decrease.
Explain the concept of gravitational shielding. Is it possible to gravitationally shield an object?
Explain the concept of gravitational shielding. Is it possible to gravitationally shield an object?
The path of a projectile fired horizontally from a height follows a ______ trajectory due to the constant acceleration of ______.
The path of a projectile fired horizontally from a height follows a ______ trajectory due to the constant acceleration of ______.
Match the following concepts with their effects on gravitational force:
Match the following concepts with their effects on gravitational force:
A geostationary satellite is at a certain height above the Earth such that:
A geostationary satellite is at a certain height above the Earth such that:
The gravitational potential is greatest at the surface of the Earth and decreases both above and below the surface.
The gravitational potential is greatest at the surface of the Earth and decreases both above and below the surface.
How does the gravitational potential energy change when an object of mass m is moved from the Earth's surface to a height equal to Earth's radius?
How does the gravitational potential energy change when an object of mass m is moved from the Earth's surface to a height equal to Earth's radius?
If two stars of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ are separated by a distance r, the gravitational potential energy of the system is ______, which is a ______ quantity.
If two stars of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ are separated by a distance r, the gravitational potential energy of the system is ______, which is a ______ quantity.
Match the following terms with the conditions for which they apply:
Match the following terms with the conditions for which they apply:
The gravitational force between two objects is $F$. If the distance between them is halved, the new gravitational force becomes:
The gravitational force between two objects is $F$. If the distance between them is halved, the new gravitational force becomes:
The period of a satellite's orbit is independent of its height above the Earth's surface.
The period of a satellite's orbit is independent of its height above the Earth's surface.
State the relationship between a satellite's kinetic energy (KE) and its potential energy (PE) while in a circular orbit.
State the relationship between a satellite's kinetic energy (KE) and its potential energy (PE) while in a circular orbit.
To launch a satellite into an orbit with a larger radius, one must provide additional ______, which increases the satellite's total ______.
To launch a satellite into an orbit with a larger radius, one must provide additional ______, which increases the satellite's total ______.
Flashcards
Galileo's gravity observation
Galileo's gravity observation
Objects accelerate towards Earth at a constant rate, irrespective of mass.
Geocentric Model
Geocentric Model
Early model where Earth is the center of the universe.
Heliocentric Model
Heliocentric Model
Model where the sun is the center of the universe
Kepler's First Law
Kepler's First Law
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Kepler's Second Law
Kepler's Second Law
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Kepler's Third Law
Kepler's Third Law
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Newton's Law of Gravitation
Newton's Law of Gravitation
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Superposition of Gravity
Superposition of Gravity
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Gravitational Force Outside a Spherical Shell
Gravitational Force Outside a Spherical Shell
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Gravitational Force Inside a Spherical Shell
Gravitational Force Inside a Spherical Shell
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Gravitational Constant (G)
Gravitational Constant (G)
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Acceleration due to Gravity
Acceleration due to Gravity
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Gravitational Potential Energy
Gravitational Potential Energy
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Escape Speed
Escape Speed
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Earth Satellites
Earth Satellites
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Energy of an Orbiting Satellite
Energy of an Orbiting Satellite
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Study Notes
- Gravitation is the tendency of all material objects to be attracted towards Earth.
- All bodies are accelerated towards the earth with a constant acceleration, irrespective of mass.
- Stars appear in the sky with unchanged positions, while planets seem to have regular motions against the background of stars.
- Ptolemy proposed a geocentric model where all celestial objects revolved around Earth.
- Indian astronomers advanced similar theories 400 years later.
- Aryabhatta mentioned a heliocentric model in the 5th century A.D., where the Sun was the center.
- Nicolas Copernicus proposed a definitive model in which planets moved in circles around the Sun.
- Tycho Brahe recorded observations of the planets with the naked eye.
- Johannes Kepler analyzed Brahe's data and extracted three laws of planetary motion.
Kepler's Laws
- Planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one of the foci.
- The line joining any planet to the sun sweeps equal areas in equal intervals of time.
- The square of the time period of revolution of a planet is proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of the ellipse.
- Named planets include Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
Law of Orbits
- Deviates from the Copernican model, which allowed only circular orbits.
- An ellipse is a closed curve.
- F₁ and F₂ are foci of the ellipse.
- P and A are points where the line through foci intersects the ellipse.
- O is the center of the ellipse, and PO = AO is the semi-major axis.
- For a circle, the two foci merge into one, and the semi-major axis becomes the radius.
Law of Areas
- Planets move slower when they are farther from the sun.
- The law comes from the observations that planets appear to move slower when they are farther from the sun than when they are nearer.
- AA = 1/2 (r x v∆t), represents the area swept out by a planet of mass m in time interval Δt.
- ∆A/∆t = L / (2 m), where L is the angular momentum (r x p).
- In a central force, L is constant, making ∆A/∆t a constant.
- Gravitation is a central force; hence, the law of areas follows.
Universal Law of Gravitation
- Newton was inspired by observing an apple falling from a tree.
- The moon revolving in an orbit of radius Rm has a centripetal acceleration due to Earth's gravity.
- |F | = G (m₁ m₂) / r², quantifies the force between two-point masses.
- The gravitational force is attractive and acts along the line joining the masses.
- G is the universal gravitational constant.
Gravitational Constant
- G was first determined experimentally by Henry Cavendish in 1798.
Acceleration Due To Gravity
- The earth can be imagined as a sphere made of concentric spherical shells.
- The gravitational force outside the Earth is as if the entire mass is concentrated at the center.
- F = Gm(M) / r², is outside the sphere.
- The value is G = 6.67×10-11 Nm²/kg2
Gravitation Potential Energy
- The force of gravity is a conservative force and gravitational potential energy can be calculated
- Consider points very close to the surface of earth
- F= (GMem)/r², quantifies gravitational force outside Earth.
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