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What defines the eccentricity of an elliptic orbit?
- A Orbit's circularity
- B Orbit's flatness
- C Time it takes to orbit
- D Distance from the sun
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The eccentricity of an elliptical orbit quantifies how much the path deviates from a perfect circle. In practical terms, eccentricity defines the "flatness" or elongation of the orbit. A higher eccentricity value indicates a more stretched orbit, resembling an elongated oval, while a lower value signifies an orbit closer to a circle, crucial for predicting the orbital mechanics and behavior of celestial bodies.
