Q8.5Multiple choice
Both earth and moon are subject to the gravitational force of the sun. As observed from the sun, the orbit of the moon
- (a)will be elliptical.
- (b)will not be strictly elliptical because the total gravitational force on it is not central.
- (c)is not elliptical but will necessarily be a closed curve.
- (d)deviates considerably from being elliptical due to influence of planets other than earth.