Which orbital shapes are possible under the force of gravity?

A) ellipses only
B) ellipses and spirals
C) ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas
D) ellipses, spirals, and parabolas
E) spirals, circles, and squares


C) ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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