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Both earth and moon are subject to the gravitational force of the sun. As observed from the sun, the orbit of the moon

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  1. will be elliptical

  2. will not be strictly elliptical because the total gravitational force on it is not centra

  3. is not elliptical but will necessarily be a closed curve

  4. deviates considerably from being elliptical due to influence of planets other than earth

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will not be strictly elliptical because the total gravitational force on it is not centra

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