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

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

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.
They all move at the same speed.

Their orbits all have the same radius.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

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