According to What We Now Know from Newton's Laws,which of the Following

question 98

Multiple Choice

According to what we now know from Newton's laws,which of the following best explains why Kepler's second law is true?

• A)A planet's angular momentum must be conserved as it moves around its orbit.
• B)Orbits must be elliptical in shape.
• C)Gravity is an inverse cube law.
• D)This effect happens because of the influence of other planets on a particular planet's orbit.

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Definitions:

Obedience

A form of social influence where an individual follows the orders or directions of an authority figure.

Milgram's Research

A series of psychological experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which primarily studied obedience to authority figures.

Asch's Studies

A series of experiments that demonstrated the power of conformity in groups, conducted by Solomon Asch.

Conformity

The process of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms of a group or the expectations of society.