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The orbit of a planet revolving around a star is _______.

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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.

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