Describe the shape of the path followed by objects in elliptical orbits.
Elliptical orbit
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The video explains that any small object orbiting a larger one in space follows an elliptical path. This concept was first suggested by 17th-century German astronomer Johannes Kepler, marking a significant advancement in our understanding of the solar system's dynamics.
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