NEET Physics Kepler's Laws MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about Kepler's Laws is correct?
Kepler's laws were derived from the observations made by Tycho Brahe.
Kepler's laws suggest that planets move in perfect circular orbits around the Sun.
Kepler's first law states that a planet's speed is constant along its orbit.
Kepler's laws were proposed independently by Newton without any observational data.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Kepler's laws were indeed derived from the precise observational data collected by Tycho Brahe, which his assistant Johannes Kepler analyzed. The other statements reflect misconceptions about Kepler's work.
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