21.3Newton's laws of gravitation Flashcards
1
Q
What is Kepler’s third law?
A
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
2
Q
Define newtons law of gravitation
A
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