What is the shape of the orbit of moon's revolution around the earth?
A
Elliptical.
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B
Oval.
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C
Circular.
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D
Parallel.
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Solution
The correct option is A Elliptical.
The
moon's orbit of the revolution is also elliptical as that of the
earth.Hence the distance of the moon from the earth is not the same
everywhere along its orbit while revolving.