21.3Newton's laws of gravitation Flashcards

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What is Kepler’s third law?

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Kepler’s third law states that the value of r^3/T^2 is the same for all planets

r = average radius of its orbit
T = Time for one orbit of the sun
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Define newtons law of gravitation

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Gravitational force is equal to the constant G multiplied by the two masses, all divided by the radius squared

It is proportional to the two masses and inversely proportional to the radius squared

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