Kepler's first law of planetary motion is known as the law of ______________ paths

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


elliptical

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A. 1.01 × 1026 kg B. 2.02 × 1026 kg C. 3.03 × 1026 kg D. 4.04 × 1026 kg E. 5.05 × 1026 kg

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Titan is an interesting moon because:

A) beneath its clouds, Titan may be Earth-like, with liquid water. B) the Huygens rover has sent back images of sedimentary rocks there. C) it has a rich atmosphere that may resemble that of the early Earth. D) it is known to have ice volcanism on its surface. E) All of the above.

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If a length of lucite that is being used as a light pipe gets wet, the critical angle

A) decreases. B) is unaffected. C) doubles. D) is meaningless since lucite cannot be used as a light pipe. E) increases.

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