The formulation of Keplers laws of planetary motion relied on the data and observations of which scientist other than Kepler?
Nicolaus copernicus
Galileo Galilei
Tycho Brahe
Isaac Newton
Tycho Brahe.
Which area of astronomy does Kepler laws address?
the movement of asteroids in the solar system
the movement of stars within galaxies
the movement of the sun in relation to the planets
the movement of planets within the solar system
The movement of planets within the solar system.
As a planet draws away from the sun in its orbit, the force between the sun and the planet _____ and the planets speed ____
As a planet draws away from the sun in its orbit, the force between the sun and the planet decreases, and the planet's speed decreases.
when an object slows down and deviates from its expected orbit, this indicates that it is being _____ by _____ force due to another object
When an object slows down and deviates from its expected orbit, this indicates that it is being pulled by a gravitational force due to another object.
which of these describe the speed of a moon as it draws closer to the planet it orbits?
the speed of the moon remains constant
the speed of the moon decreases
the speed of the moon creates an elliptical pattern
the speed of the moon increases