Kepler's second law

physical law that a line segment joining a planet and the Sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time
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Summary

Kepler's second law is a physical law[1]. It draws 18 Wikipedia views per month (physical_law category, ranking #92 of 113).[2]

Key Facts

  • Kepler's second law's instance of is recorded as physical law[3].
  • Kepler's second law followed Kepler's first law[4].
  • Kepler's second law was followed by Kepler's third law[5].
  • Kepler's second law is part of Kepler's laws of planetary motion[6].

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Definition and Type

Kepler's second law's instance of is recorded as physical law[3].

Use and Application

Kepler's second law is part of Kepler's laws of planetary motion[6].

Why It Matters

Kepler's second law draws 18 Wikipedia views per month (physical_law category, ranking #92 of 113).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] It is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

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