Question

1. Look at the shape of Mercury’s orbit. Is it a circle? (The polar graph paper is a perfect circle.)
2. If the shape of Mercury’s orbit is not a circle, then how would you describe the shape? Does it have a geometric name?
3. Where is the position of the sun within the orbit? Is it at the center? If not, how would you describe the sun’s location?

Answer 1

I see no picture.