What type of path does a small object follow when orbiting a larger one in space?
Elliptical orbit

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Circular
Triangular
Elliptical
Rectangular
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who was the first to propose the idea of elliptical motion in space?
Johannes Kepler
Albert Einstein
Galileo Galilei
Isaac Newton
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which century did Johannes Kepler make his significant contribution to astronomy?
19th century
16th century
17th century
18th century
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the major impact of Kepler's suggestion of elliptical motion?
It led to the discovery of new planets.
It confirmed the existence of black holes.
It improved our understanding of the solar system.
It proved the Earth was flat.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Kepler's discovery change our view of the solar system?
It suggested that planets have irregular paths.
It showed that planets move in perfect circles.
It indicated that planets do not orbit the sun.
It demonstrated that planets follow elliptical orbits.
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