3. What does it mean to say that objects in our solar system have eccentric orbits?(1 point)

Responses

That their orbits cannot be tracked.
That their orbits cannot be tracked.

Their orbits all have the same radius.
Their orbits all have the same radius.

Their orbits are slightly oval-shaped rather than a perfect circle.
Their orbits are slightly oval-shaped rather than a perfect circle.

They all move at the same speed.

1 answer

The correct response is:

Their orbits are slightly oval-shaped rather than a perfect circle.

Eccentric orbits refer to orbits that are elliptical in shape, meaning they are elongated and not perfectly circular.