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Let the simulation run from its initial setting until the Moon reaches waxing crescent and then pause it.At which of these times would the person shown on Earth be able to observe this waxing crescent Moon?
Which of Galileo's astronomical observations were best explained by a heliocentric model?
Does anything in the plot of the semimajor axis versus the period change when the eccentricity is changed?
Match the eccentricity values with the properly shaped ellipse. Largest to smallest
The tilt of Jupiter's rotational axis with respect to its orbital plane is 3°. If Earth's axis had this tilt, then the seasons on Earth would
What time of day is it for the person shown on the Earth when you intially open this simulation?
The diagram shows the configuration of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a solar eclipse, and the regions on Earth from which the solar eclipse is visible. Identify how much of the eclipse can be seen at each location on Earth by dragging each label to the corresponding target.
The scientific method is a way of trying to ______________ ideas; thus all scientific knowledge is provisional.
Label the positions in the Earth's orbit with the appropriate day in the Northern Hemisphere. In the diagram shown, north is up and south is down. The direction of the Earth's axial tilt is exaggerated.
No matter where you are on Earth, stars appear to rotate about a point called the
If the star Polaris has an altitude of 35°, then we know that
When you see a pattern in nature, it is usually evidence of
Label each marked location on the celestial sphere with the term that best describes it. The Earth is oriented in the standard way, with north up and south down.
There are many perfectly valid subjects that cannot be studied using the scientific method. Which of the following cannot be studied in a scientific way?
The diagram shows the zodiacal constellations viewable from Earth at different seasons. Label the month that the Sun appears in each marked constellation.
The ISS orbits the Earth.How does the force of attraction of the ISS on Earth compare to Earth’s on the ISS?
The Moon orbits the Earth. Suddenly the Moon’s mass is tripled.The distance between the Moon and Earth is suddenly quadrupled. How much will the gravitational force of attraction be affected?How much will the Moon’s speed be affected?
The Moon orbits the Earth. Suddenly the Moon’s mass is tripled.How much will the Earth’s gravitational field strength be affected?
The Moon orbits the Earth. Suddenly the Moon’s mass is tripled.How much will the Moon’s orbital speed be affected?
The Moon orbits the Earth. Suddenly the Moon’s mass is tripled.How much will the gravitational force of attraction be affected?