Kepler’s Laws (HSC SSCE Physics): Flashcards

Empirical

Elliptical with Sun at one focus

Equal areas swept in equal times

Faster

$T^2 \propto r^3$

Deviation from circular orbit

0 (circular) to 1 (highly elongated)

$0.02$

$\frac{T^2}{r^3} = \frac{4\pi^2}{GM}$

Tycho Brahe