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Earth-Moon-Sun System — Quiz

Question 10 • Honors Physics

Which best describes how Johannes Kepler developed his laws of planetary motion?

Answer
A
He examined the motions of planets through a telescope.
B
He calculated the gravitational force on orbiting bodies.
C
He debated with Copernicus who proposed the heliocentric model.
D
He analyzed data collected by Tycho Brahe.

Explanation

Kepler developed his laws by carefully analyzing detailed observations of planetary positions collected by Tycho Brahe. In particular, Brahe’s measurements of Mars helped Kepler work out that planets travel in elliptical orbits. Kepler did not rely on telescope observations or calculate gravity to derive these laws.

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