Non-Circular Orbits (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Shape of comet orbits
Shape of comet orbits
Highly elliptical or hyperbolic
Shape of planet orbits
Shape of planet orbits
Nearly circular
Comet speed as it approaches Sun
Comet speed as it approaches Sun
Speeds up/increases
Comet speed moving away from Sun
Comet speed moving away from Sun
Slows down/decreases
Energy lost by comet approaching Sun
Energy lost by comet approaching Sun
Gravitational potential energy (GPE)
Energy gained by comet approaching Sun
Energy gained by comet approaching Sun
Kinetic energy (KE)
Effect propelling comet back after passing Sun
Effect propelling comet back after passing Sun
Slingshot effect
Comet orbital planes vs planets
Comet orbital planes vs planets
Different planes and directions
Nature of comet orbital path over time
Nature of comet orbital path over time
Stable, repeating orbital path
Why comet speeds up near Sun
Why comet speeds up near Sun
Loses gravitational PE, gains KE