Orbital Motion and Kepler’s Laws Quiz
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Orbital Motion and Kepler’s Laws Quiz

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What shape are the orbitals of planets?

  • Circles
  • Hyperbolas
  • Parabolas
  • Ellipses (correct)

    • Where are the foci and major axis located in an ellipse?

  • Foci are on the top and bottom, major axis is at the narrowest point
  • Foci are both on the left side, major axis at the widest point
  • Foci are to the left and right, major axis is through the center at the widest point (correct)
  • Foci are on the edges, major axis is at the center

    • How do you calculate eccentricity for an ellipse?

  • Eccentricity = major axis length / focal distance
  • Eccentricity = focal distance / major axis length (correct)
  • Eccentricity = focal distance / minor axis length
  • Eccentricity = minor axis length / focal distance

    • What are two characteristics of eccentricity values for ellipses?

    <p>Eccentricity values are decimals between zero and 1, and they do not have units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the shape of an ellipse related to eccentricity?

    <p>Higher eccentricity results in a longer and flatter shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

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