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Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites key terms

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Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites

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  • space-56-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) State that gravity provides the force that allows planets and satellites to maintain circular orbits by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-56-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) State that gravity provides the force that allows planets and satellites to maintain circular orbits by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-37-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Explain that an object moving in a circular orbit is accelerating because its velocity is changing direction by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-37-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Explain that an object moving in a circular orbit is accelerating because its velocity is changing direction by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-54-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) State that for a stable circular orbit the speed of the object is constant but its velocity changes by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-54-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) State that for a stable circular orbit the speed of the object is constant but its velocity changes by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-42-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Explain that the direction of the velocity of an orbiting object is at right angles to the force of gravity by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-42-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Explain that the direction of the velocity of an orbiting object is at right angles to the force of gravity by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-24-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Describe the force of gravity on an orbiting object as acting towards the centre of the orbit by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-24-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Describe the force of gravity on an orbiting object as acting towards the centre of the orbit by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-35-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Explain that a change in orbital radius changes the speed of an orbiting object by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-35-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Explain that a change in orbital radius changes the speed of an orbiting object by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-53-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) State that for a given central object, a smaller orbital radius is associated with a higher orbital speed by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-53-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) State that for a given central object, a smaller orbital radius is associated with a higher orbital speed by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-51-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) State that artificial satellites can orbit the Earth by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-51-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) State that artificial satellites can orbit the Earth by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-59-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) State that natural satellites such as moons can orbit planets by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-59-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) State that natural satellites such as moons can orbit planets by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-29-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Distinguish orbital motion from rotation by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-29-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Distinguish orbital motion from rotation by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-28-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Distinguish natural satellites from artificial satellites by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-28-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Distinguish natural satellites from artificial satellites by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-05-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Apply WS 1.4 when interpreting diagrams of orbital motion by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-05-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Apply WS 1.4 when interpreting diagrams of orbital motion by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.

  • space-01-term-01 classification Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A classification cue for planet orbiting the Sun: it supports (Physics only) Apply MS 1c and MS 3b when interpreting proportional relationships between orbital radius and orbital speed by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: identify classify category label definition object type membership distinction.

  • space-01-term-02 evidence Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites

    A evidence cue for moon orbiting a planet: it supports (Physics only) Apply MS 1c and MS 3b when interpreting proportional relationships between orbital radius and orbital speed by linking the correct Space Physics object, stage, motion or evidence to Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. In orbital motion, gravity supplies the centripetal force, so the object keeps changing direction while remaining in a stable path around the body it orbits. Cue words: observation spectrum signal data measurement inference support pattern conclusion.