Physics A-Level
Newtonian derivation of Kepler's laws
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These laws are empirical but follow from Newton's law of gravitation and centripetal force.
Topics that use Newtonian derivation of Kepler's laws
- Planetary motion (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Circular orbital motion
- Equal areas in equal times
- Geostationary orbit
- Geosynchronous orbit
- Gravitational force as the centripetal force
- Period–semi-major-axis relationship
- Uses of geostationary satellites
- Derivation of Kepler's third law
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