Gravity Physics Astronomy重力物理学和天文学.pptVIP

Chapter 9: Gravity Four Fundamental Forces of Nature Kepler’s Three Laws of Planetary Motion First Law The Second Law Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation * Gravity is the force most familiar to us, and yet, is the least understood of all the fundamental forces of nature. Gravity Electromagnetism Strong Nuclear Force (This holds atomic nuclei together) Weak Nuclear Force (Allows for radioactive decay) Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) Go Columbia!! Each planet moves in an elliptical orbit with the Sun at one focus. Minor Axis Major Axis Semi-major Axis (a) An Ellipse Foci r1 r2 r1+r2 = constan