9. Which is the LEAST eccentric orbit?(1 point)

Responses

e=0.001
e=0.001

e=0.90
e=0.90

e=1
e=1

e=0.25

1 answer

The least eccentric orbit corresponds to the lowest value of eccentricity (e).

Among the given options:

  • e = 0.001 (very close to a circular orbit)
  • e = 0.25 (less eccentric than a more highly elliptical orbit)
  • e = 0.90 (more eccentric)
  • e = 1 (parabolic trajectory, not an orbit)

The least eccentric orbit is e = 0.001.