Cox Physics

Lesson Summary

In the previous lesson we learned how semimajor axis and orbital period are proportional. Now, we're connecting the mass of the object being orbited to the semimajor axis and orbital period.

Expanding Kepler's Third Law Link to Google Doc

Which planet orbits which object?

Create your own Solar System Rubric

Sample Presentation

Here are parameters for Orbital Periods which will have the students solve for semimajor axis, and the rankings from MOST to LEAST Elliptical. You might need to print multiple copies of these depending on how many students you have.