Kepler used Tycho's observations to show that the planets

a. followed perfectly circular orbits.
b. followed perfectly cubical orbits.
c. all circled the Earth.
d. followed elliptical orbits.


d

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What will be an ideal response?

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In what way is Pluto more like a comet than a planet?

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