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Are the orbit of planets circular How may their path be best described?
An elliptical orbit
Is mars orbit elliptical or circular?
A circle is an ellipse, so it's elliptical either way.However, the orbit of Mars is not a perfect circle.
Why are asteroids safe in circular orbits but insafe in elleptical ones?
Asteroids are safer in a circular orbit than an elliptical orbit because being in an elliptical orbit causes them to tumble in an erratic manner. Larger asteroids are sometimes referred to as planetoids.
Does mars orbit the sun in a circle shape?
No. A circle is an unstable shape for an object orbiting another. An orbit is between slightly and very elliptical (egg-shaped). If an object is placed in a circular orbit, the orbit will quickly deteriorate to an elliptical orbit. Added: Mar's elliptical eccentricity is rather above average for a planetary orbit. Not quite as large as Mercury, but large enough.
Do comets have highly elliptical orbits around the sun?
Virtually NOTHING in space is in a circular orbit; every body out there is in an elliptical orbit. Some are CLOSE to circular, but I don't believe than any are quite exact. Comets especially are in VERY elliptical orbits. If their orbits were even nearly circular, their ices and volatile gasses would have been evaporated long ago.
Is earths revolution circular?
Earth's orbit (revolution) around the Sun is not circular - it's an ellipse. However, this ellipse is fairly close to a circle.
Is a asteroid's orbit elliptical?
Yes. They orbit the Sun and as per Kepler's first law they follow an elliptical path. Do note that a circular orbit is a special type of elliptical orbit.
Does the moon have a circular or elliptical orbit around the earth?
ALL orbits are elliptical.
Kepler discovered the planets orbit are elliptical not?
circular
Are the orbit of planets circular How may their path be best described?
An elliptical orbit
Is the earths orbit around the sun highly elliptical or almost circular?
The earths orbit around the sun is almost circular.
Is mars orbit elliptical or circular?
A circle is an ellipse, so it's elliptical either way.However, the orbit of Mars is not a perfect circle.
What has elliptical orbits?
As an elliptical orbit is any orbit that isn't perfectly circular, everything has an elliptical orbit. The planets Mercury and Pluto have the most elliptical orbits of the planets, and are easily seen to be oval shaped. Comets also have highly elliptical orbits.
Why your planets revolve in elliptical orbit rather than circular orbit?
Circular orbits are unstable; any outside influence (i.e. other planets) will distort them. Elliptical orbits are self adjusting.
Is Pluto the only body in the solar system with an elliptical orbit?
No, everything in orbit around the sun has an elliptical orbit, some are just closer to being in a circular orbit than others.
Does the moon revolve around earth in a circular orbit?
No, the moon's orbit is elliptical with an eccentricity of about 0.55
What is the shape of the earthes orbets?
The shape of the earth's orbit is elliptical, not circular.
