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प्रश्न
The orbit of a planet revolving around a star is ______.
पर्याय
circular
linear
towards the focal point
elliptical
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उत्तर
The orbit of a planet revolving around a star is elliptical.
Explanation:
The planet’s distance from the star changes as it follows an elliptical path (so orbits are not perfectly circular). Because of this, the planet moves faster when it is nearer the star and slower when it is farther away (Kepler’s second law).
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