Non-Circular Orbits (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What shape are comet orbits described as?
What shape are comet orbits described as?
Highly elliptical
How do planet orbits differ from comet orbits?
How do planet orbits differ from comet orbits?
Planets have nearly circular orbits
What happens to a comet's speed as it approaches the Sun?
What happens to a comet's speed as it approaches the Sun?
It speeds up
What happens to a comet's speed as it moves away from the Sun?
What happens to a comet's speed as it moves away from the Sun?
It slows down
What happens to gravitational potential energy as a comet approaches the Sun?
What happens to gravitational potential energy as a comet approaches the Sun?
It decreases
What happens to kinetic energy as a comet approaches the Sun?
What happens to kinetic energy as a comet approaches the Sun?
It increases
What is the 'slingshot effect' in cometary orbits?
What is the 'slingshot effect' in cometary orbits?
Comet propelled back into space
How do comets differ from planets regarding orbital planes?
How do comets differ from planets regarding orbital planes?
Not all comets orbit in same plane
What type of orbital path do comets maintain?
What type of orbital path do comets maintain?
Stable, repeating path