Kepler's third law
physical law that the square of a planet’s orbital period is proportional to the cube of the orbit’s semimajor axis
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Summary
Kepler's third law is a physical law[1]. It draws 129 Wikipedia views per month (physical_law category, ranking #92 of 113).[2]
Key Facts
- Kepler's third law's instance of is recorded as physical law[3].
- Kepler's third law followed Kepler's second law[4].
- Kepler's third law is part of Kepler's laws of planetary motion[5].
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Definition and Type
Kepler's third law's instance of is recorded as physical law[3].
Use and Application
Kepler's third law is part of Kepler's laws of planetary motion[5].
Why It Matters
Kepler's third law draws 129 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.[6] It is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]