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Question
Why do planets follow elliptical orbits?
Options
Due to gravitational force decreasing with square of distance
Because planets move randomly
Because of the Sun’s magnetic field
Due to Earth's gravitational pull only
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Solution
Due to gravitational force decreasing with square of distance
Explanation:
Newton explained elliptical orbits caused by inverse square law of gravity.
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