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Q: What is the shape of the orbit of earth going around the sun ?
  • A. Circular
  • B. Elliptical
  • C. Spherical
  • D. Irregular
Correct Answer: Option B - The actual shape of the orbit of a planet around the sun is elliptical.The assumption made by the Newton regarding the shape of an orbit of a planet around the sun was that the orbit of a planet around the sun is 'circular'.
B. The actual shape of the orbit of a planet around the sun is elliptical.The assumption made by the Newton regarding the shape of an orbit of a planet around the sun was that the orbit of a planet around the sun is 'circular'.

Explanations:

The actual shape of the orbit of a planet around the sun is elliptical.The assumption made by the Newton regarding the shape of an orbit of a planet around the sun was that the orbit of a planet around the sun is 'circular'.