Question

If an astronomer claims to have discovered an object with a very eccentric orbit, which of the following best describes the orbital trajectory of the object?

A) The object follows a circular path around a central body.
B) The object follows an elliptical path with a small deviation from a circle.
C) The object follows an elliptical path with a significant deviation from a circle.
D) The object moves in a straight line away from the central body.

Answer 1

C) The object follows an elliptical path with a significant deviation from a circle.

Step-by-step explanation:

The key information given is that the astronomer claims the orbit is "very eccentric". Eccentricity refers to how much an orbit deviates from being perfectly circular.