What kind of orbits do the Trojan asteroids follow?
A)circular orbits at the same distance from the Sun as Jupiter
B)circular orbits at about 2.8 au from the Sun
C)long, elliptical orbits that cross that of Earth
D)long, elliptical orbits ranging from Neptune's orbital distance to Jupiter's orbital distance

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Trojan asteroids follow circular orbits at the same distance from the Sun as Jupiter. They remain in stable points known as Lagrangian points, located approximately 60 degrees ahead of or behind Jupiter in its orbit.

What Kind of Orbits Do the Trojan Asteroids Follow