Which variables are involved in understanding Kepler's third law of motion?(1 point)

Responses

eccentricity of orbit, rotational velocity
eccentricity of orbit, rotational velocity

period of revolution, period of rotation
period of revolution, period of rotation

rotational velocity, distance to sun
rotational velocity, distance to sun

orbital velocity, distance to sun

1 answer

Kepler's third law of motion relates to the relationship between the orbital period of a planet and its distance from the Sun. Specifically, it states that the square of the orbital period (T) of a planet is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis (a) of its orbit.

Therefore, the correct variables involved in understanding Kepler's third law are:

orbital period (period of revolution) and distance to the sun (semi-major axis).

Since none of the provided answers directly mention "semi-major axis," the closest relevant response that pertains to these concepts would be the one that reflects the orbital period and distance:

  • period of revolution, distance to sun (not listed but implied)

However, based on your options given, the correct variables would best relate to:

period of revolution, distance to sun.

Among the choices provided, there isn't a perfect match, but you can choose "period of revolution" in the context of the relation involving distance (if reflected in wording).