If an object has an orbit around the Sun that has an eccentricity of 0.8, then the orbit is
A) almost circular, but not quite.
B) a straight line.
C) exactly circular.
D) a long, thin ellipse.

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An orbit with an eccentricity of 0.8 is highly elliptical, meaning it is a long, thin ellipse. Eccentricity values range from 0 (a perfect circle) to 1 (a parabolic trajectory), with values close to 1 indicating a highly elongated orbit.

If an Object Has an Orbit Around the Sun That