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.
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.
Earth's shape is oblate spheroid.
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.
it is a planet and it has a similar shape like the rest of the planets.
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The shape of a planet's orbit is elliptical.
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These are known as elliptical orbits. The shape they produce is an ellipsis.
Comet orbits are typically elliptical, meaning they are elongated and not circular like planet orbits. This can result in comets having highly eccentric paths around the Sun.
It varies from planet to planet. But most planets including our own, orbit the star in an elliptical motion.
A circle but Pluto (which is not considered a planet currently) makes an oval shape.
The shape of a plant's orbit around the sun is generally elliptical, meaning it is an elongated circle. This shape allows the planet to move closer to and farther away from the sun at different points in its orbit.
Ellipse is actually correct
Elliptical is an oval shape.
Planets are kept in elliptical orbits due to the gravitational force acting between the planet and the sun. This force causes the planet to move in a curved path, resulting in an elliptical orbit. The balance between the planet's inertia and the gravitational force determines the shape of the orbit.