Chapter 14, Problem 11A

What scientist gathered accurate data on planetary paths around the sun? What scientist discovered that the paths are ellipses? What scientist explained the ellipses?

To determine

To Find: The name of scientist who give the accurate data on planetary path.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

When a planet moves around its parent star, the path traversed by it is called orbit or planetary path which is elliptical.

The accurate data on planetary path around the sun was gathered by Brahe. Kepler discovered that the paths are ellipses and Newton explained ellipses.

Conclusion:

Hence, accurate data on planetary path around the sun, discovery of ellipses and explanation of ellipses were given by Brahe, Kepler and Newton.