Calculus 8th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-1-28574-062-1

Chapter 13 - Vector Functions - Review - Concept Check - Page 921: 9

Answer

Kepler's three laws of planetary motion are described as follows: : (1) Law of orbits: All planets move in elliptical orbits haying the Sun as one focus. (2) Law of areas: A line or radius vector $r(t)$ or a line segment that connects any planet to the sun sweeps out equal areas in equal time of period. (3) Law of periods: The square of the orbital period of any planet is proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its orbit.

Work Step by Step

Kepler's three laws of planetary motion are described as follows: : (1) Law of orbits: All planets move in elliptical orbits haying the Sun as one focus. (2) Law of areas: A line or radius vector $r(t)$ or a line segment that connects any planet to the sun sweeps out equal areas in equal time of period. (3) Law of periods: The square of the orbital period of any planet is proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its orbit.
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