The orbits of Population II stars have been compared to:
A)planets around the Sun.
B)satellites around planets.
C)comets around the Sun.
D)binary stars.
E)the accretion disk around a black hole.

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Population II stars, which are older and have less metal content compared to Population I stars, have orbits that are highly elliptical and inclined to the galactic plane, similar to the orbits of comets around the Sun. This comparison highlights their irregular and elongated paths, distinguishing them from the more circular orbits of younger, metal-rich Population I stars within the galactic disk.

The Orbits of Population II Stars Have Been Compared To