Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion

In summary, the speaker is completing a research project for a differential equations class where they must derive Kepler's three laws and compare them to real-world data. They are specifically interested in using calculus or numerical approximation to calculate the area swept out by a planet in a given time, in order to prove Kepler's second law. They suggest using Newton's laws for a two body problem with one body being much larger than the other as a basis for this calculation.
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Hello,
I am completing a research project for differential equations class. I am to derive Kepler's three laws and then compare the results of the derivation with real-world data. For Kepler's second law (a planet sweeps out an equal area in an equal time), I was hoping to find orbital data for a couple of planets and calculate the area at a couple of different parts of the orbit, proving that they are the same. How could I do this using calculus, numerical approximation, or similar?
Thanks
 
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You could make it up based on Newton's laws for a two body problem with one body much bigger than the other.
 

1. What is the Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion?

The Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion is a mathematical representation of the relationship between a planet's distance from the sun and its orbital period. It states that the square of a planet's orbital period is directly proportional to the cube of its semi-major axis.

2. How was the Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion developed?

Johannes Kepler developed the Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion in the early 17th century. He analyzed the observations of his mentor, Tycho Brahe, and found a pattern in the orbital periods and distances of the planets.

3. Why is the Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion important?

The Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion is important because it is a fundamental law of planetary motion that helps us understand and predict the behavior of planets in our solar system and beyond. It also provided evidence for the heliocentric model of the solar system.

4. How does the Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion relate to other laws of planetary motion?

The Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion, along with Kepler's First and Third Laws, make up Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion. These laws describe the motion of planets around the sun and are based on the observations and data collected by Kepler and others.

5. Can the Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion be applied to all planets?

Yes, the Data Model of Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion can be applied to all planets in the solar system, as well as other celestial bodies with an elliptical orbit around the sun. It is a universal law that applies to all objects in space that orbit around a central body.

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