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Who attributed to the idea that planets do not move at constant speeds in their orbits?
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Which 2 planets are closest to Saturn?
Jupiter and Uranus are the two planets that come closest, these are in orbits either side of Saturn. As of February 2011 though, both of these planets are on the opposite side of the solar system, so it is in fact Earth and Mars that are closest to Saturn. this will change though as the planets precede around the sun at varying speeds.
Why are some planets orbits larger ellipticals than others?
The size of a planet's orbit is determined by its distance from the Sun. Planets that are farther from the Sun typically have larger elliptical orbits. This is because the gravitational pull between the planet and the Sun weakens with distance, allowing the planet to have a more elongated, elliptical path around the Sun. In contrast, planets closer to the Sun have more circular orbits due to stronger gravity keeping them in a more stable, circular path.
Why do some planets travel faster than others?
The speed at which planets travel in their orbits depends on their distance from the sun and their mass. According to Kepler's laws of planetary motion, planets closer to the sun orbit at higher speeds because they experience a stronger gravitational pull. Additionally, planets with less mass also tend to move faster as they are less influenced by the gravitational pull of the sun.
Why planets orbit the sun in different speeds?
it is different because the size.
What is a song for remembering the planets by excluding Pluto?
my very easy method just always speeds up naming planets
How far apart are the planets?
It varies. The planets move in their orbits at different distances from the sun and at vaying speeds. The distances between them is constantly changing.
What is different about how the planets rotate on there axis?
Unlike their orbits around the sun - which was inherent in the way the planets were formed - their rotation speeds and axis of rotation is random and is dependent on each planet's history of collisions.
What would happen if planets were closed to the sun were to slow down to their orbits of the sun?
Currently the gravitation pull of the Sun is balanced by the momentum the planets have due to their velocities. If the Planets were to slow down they would be pulled closer to the Sun. They could be pulled into the Sun or regain stable orbits as the Sun's gravity increased their speeds again.
What planet is known as the fastest?
It depends what you are referring to. No planet is known as the fastest. Planets rotate at different speeds, their orbits take different amounts of time.
Which 2 planets are closest to Saturn?
Jupiter and Uranus are the two planets that come closest, these are in orbits either side of Saturn. As of February 2011 though, both of these planets are on the opposite side of the solar system, so it is in fact Earth and Mars that are closest to Saturn. this will change though as the planets precede around the sun at varying speeds.
Who discovered that the planets travel at different speeds?
It was Johannes Kepler who produced the theory of the planets' positions and speeds which is accepted today.
What is gavitational potential energy?
It represents energy that can be released by dropping a mass, which causes it to gain potential energy as it falls and accelerates. Gravitational potential energy is also noticed in planets' orbits, because as a planet goes round in its elliptical orbit it speeds up and slows down, in such a way that the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy stays constant.
Does a planet in orbit around the sun travel at a constant speed?
Velocity is a indication of speed and direction, so the fact they travel around it means that the direction is continually changing and, therefore velocity is continually changing. Kepler was the astronomer who discovered the laws of motion for the planets. Newton, a century later, derived the laws from his laws of gravity and motion. The first law of planetary motion states that planets orbit the sun in an elipse. So the speed is continually changing.
Why planets do not all orbit the sun at the time?
They are all orbiting the Sun, "at" the same time.But they don't complete their individual orbits "in" the same time.This is because they are ...* different sizes; * different distances from the Sun; * travelling at different speeds.
Would a day on earth be the same as on other planets?
No, other planets are rotating at other speeds.
Why are some planets orbits larger ellipticals than others?
The size of a planet's orbit is determined by its distance from the Sun. Planets that are farther from the Sun typically have larger elliptical orbits. This is because the gravitational pull between the planet and the Sun weakens with distance, allowing the planet to have a more elongated, elliptical path around the Sun. In contrast, planets closer to the Sun have more circular orbits due to stronger gravity keeping them in a more stable, circular path.
Why do some planets travel faster than others?
The speed at which planets travel in their orbits depends on their distance from the sun and their mass. According to Kepler's laws of planetary motion, planets closer to the sun orbit at higher speeds because they experience a stronger gravitational pull. Additionally, planets with less mass also tend to move faster as they are less influenced by the gravitational pull of the sun.
