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This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics Questions and Answers knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Kepler’s laws of planetary motion improved ______ |
| A. | the heliocentric theory |
| B. | the geocentric theory |
| C. | the big bang theory |
| D. | the string theory |
| Answer» B. the geocentric theory | |
| 2. |
What is the constant of proportionality in Kepler’s law of periods known as? |
| A. | Universal gravitational constant |
| B. | Escape velocity |
| C. | There is no constant of proportionality |
| D. | Cannot be determined |
| Answer» D. Cannot be determined | |
| 3. |
What does Kepler’s law of period relate? |
| A. | Time period and semi-minor axis |
| B. | Time period and eccentricity |
| C. | Time period and semi-major axis |
| D. | Time period and area swept by the planet |
| Answer» D. Time period and area swept by the planet | |
| 4. |
Kepler’s laws of planetary motion were proposed only for _____ |
| A. | our sun |
| B. | any star in our galaxy |
| C. | any star in the universe |
| D. | stars of other solar systems |
| Answer» B. any star in our galaxy | |
| 5. |
Kepler’s laws of planetary motion replaced circular orbits with _____ |
| A. | elliptical orbits |
| B. | parabolic orbits |
| C. | conical orbits |
| D. | hyperbolic orbits |
| Answer» B. parabolic orbits | |
| 6. |
From Kepler’s law of orbit, we can infer that the sun is located _____ of the planet’s orbit. |
| A. | at the centre |
| B. | at one of the foci |
| C. | at both foci |
| D. | anywhere along the semi-minor axis |
| Answer» C. at both foci | |