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Why the path of planets is elliptical not circular?
Can you tell me why the path of planets is elliptical not circular?
Sure, I can help with that. The path of planets is elliptical rather than circular because of the gravitational pull of the sun. The gravitational force of the sun is not uniform at all points in the orbit of a planet, and this causes the planet to move slightly faster or slower at different points in its orbit, causing the elliptical shape.