Kepler's Second Law,"a Line Joining Any Planet to the Sun

question 54

Multiple Choice

Kepler's second law,"a line joining any planet to the Sun sweeps out equal areas in equal times" is based on which conservation principle?

• A)conservation of energy
• B)conservation of linear momentum
• C)conservation of angular momentum
• D)the work-energy theorem
• E)It is not based on any conservation principle.

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Definitions:

Retrograde Messenger

A substance that communicates backward from the post-synaptic to the pre-synaptic nerve cell, influencing it.

Nitric Oxide

A gaseous signaling molecule involved in various physiological and pathological processes within the body, including vasodilation and neurotransmission.

Resting Potential

The membrane potential (difference in electric charge between the two sides of the plasma membrane) of a neuron in which no action potential is occurring. The typical resting potential is about –70 millivolts. Compare with action potential.

Cytosolic Charge

The net charge within the cytosol, important for cellular processes like transport and signaling.