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The shape of a planet's orbit is described as elliptical, which means it is oval-shaped, with the sun located at one of the two foci of the ellipse. The degree of deviation from a perfect circle is quantified by the orbital eccentricity, which can range from 0 (a perfect circle) to values approaching 1 (more elongated). Additionally, orbits can be classified as circular, parabolic, or hyperbolic, depending on their specific characteristics.
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Do planets orbit fast or slow if so which ones?
The close-in ones move fast, the far-out ones move slower. It's governed by Kepler's third law.
What 3 words could you use to describe the inner planets?
small, dense, and rocky
Why is Pluto different from the other planets?
Since it was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, many astronomers have felt uneasy about Pluto being called a "planet" for three reasons: (a) Pluto, with a diameter of 2275 km, is very much smaller than any of the other planets of the Solar System; in fact, it is only about two-thirds the size of our Moon. (b) Its highly elongated orbit is greatly tilted at a sharp angle to the orbital planeof the other planets; in other words, all the other planets revolve around the Sun at almost the same plane. (c) Furthermore, it is the only planet with an orbit that intrudes to the orbit of another planet (that of Neptune).The other outer planets are very large and gaseous. Pluto is very small, and doesn't have as much gas.
What is a closed orbit?
With an open orbit, the object never returns. Examples would be a satellite in an unstable (open) orbit crashing down on Earth or a passing comet on a hyperbolic orbit which will leave our solar system (ejection loss). Closed orbits are the stable, planet-like orbits where objects return in a predictable manner.
In three words describe the shape of the water table around a pumping well?
cone chaped depression
What words could be used to describe planets?
Big
Which of these words means orbit?
Orbit is a curved or spherical path of celestial objects such as stars, moons, and planets. Other words meaning the same as orbit are revolution, rotation, course, track, circle, or trajectory.
Do planets orbit fast or slow if so which ones?
The close-in ones move fast, the far-out ones move slower. It's governed by Kepler's third law.
What 8 words describe motion?
Accelerate, decelerate, rotate, orbit, revolution, oscillate, spin, propel.
What are some words to describe air?
air is invisible, fresh, take a shape of container
What is four words to describe a car?
If it is cracked then cracked the color nice maybe and the shape
What 3 words could you use to describe the inner planets?
small, dense, and rocky
What are some adjective words to describe shape?
round, abstract, 3 dimensional, organic, geometrical
What does the solar system term nodes mean?
well..... in simple words i would say that the solar system means up away in the sky were there are nine planets and the first is mercury, venus, earth, mars, Jupiter, Saturn, uranus, neptune, Pluto - in other words: (my very excellent master just set me nine planets)! or another earth or dimention that consists of nine planets!
Which two planets are not seen in the sky at night and why?
Mercury and Venus are the two planets that are not typically seen in the night sky. This is because they are both interior planets, meaning they orbit closer to the Sun than Earth, so they are usually only visible shortly after sunset or before sunrise.
Why is Pluto different from the other planets?
Since it was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, many astronomers have felt uneasy about Pluto being called a "planet" for three reasons: (a) Pluto, with a diameter of 2275 km, is very much smaller than any of the other planets of the Solar System; in fact, it is only about two-thirds the size of our Moon. (b) Its highly elongated orbit is greatly tilted at a sharp angle to the orbital planeof the other planets; in other words, all the other planets revolve around the Sun at almost the same plane. (c) Furthermore, it is the only planet with an orbit that intrudes to the orbit of another planet (that of Neptune).The other outer planets are very large and gaseous. Pluto is very small, and doesn't have as much gas.
Do the planets rotate around the sun?
Yes, all of the planets rotate around the sun, in the same direction but at different speeds and time periods. well planets rotate on their own axis, the correct term would be revolve. The planets revolve around the sun
