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No,pPlanets are NOT elliptical in shape, they are basically spheres. However their spherical shape is distorted by the centrifugal forces resulting form their spin. This makes their equators fatter and their shape becomes that of an "Oblate Spheroid".
The Earth is an oblate spheroid. It is a sphere, but measured around the equator it is slightly larger than measured along the Prime Meridian/International Date Line.
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Why does the Earth have an elliptical orbit around the sun?
I'll assume you mean: "... as opposed to a circular orbit". That is caused by the fact that for a circular orbit, a planet needs a VERY PRECISE SPEED. Change the speed slightly (at a particular point in the orbit), and the orbit immediately becomes elliptical.
What is the shape of the planet Earth?
Earth's shape is oblate spheroid.
How do you make circle gimp?
Are you talking about the photo editing program? If so use the elliptical select tool. Drag out an ellipse shape. While dragging hold in shift. This will keep the ellipse in a circular shape. Fill the selection with whatever color you want your circle I be.
Describe two ways earth is like the other planets in our solar system?
it is a planet and it has a similar shape like the rest of the planets.
What are some gymnastic skills that start with the letter E?
· elliptical machine
What is the shape of a planet's orbit and what does it contribute?
The shape of a planet's orbit is elliptical.
What is the shape or the planet orbit?
elliptical
What is shape of planet's orbit?
Elliptical
The shape of the orbit of each planet is an?
Elliptical
Planet's orbits are nearly circularWhat shape is the comet's?
elliptical in a ovalish shape
What is the shape on the path of each planet around the sun?
These are known as elliptical orbits. The shape they produce is an ellipsis.
The shape of the path of a planet or asteroid around the sun is an?
Ellipse is actually correct
What shape does an orbit take?
It varies from planet to planet. But most planets including our own, orbit the star in an elliptical motion.
What shape does the planets make when they circle the sun?
The planets do not circle the sun in any specific shape. Their orbits around the sun are more elliptical than circular, and each planet has its own unique elliptical orbit.
What is Elliptical mean?
Elliptical is an oval shape.
Why do planets take on a spherical shape?
Every planet has a center of gravity, anda sphere is the mostgravitationally stable shape for a planet to have.
the orbits of the planet are?
elliptical
