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Quick questions on Eccentricity and the shape of orbits - NY Regents Earth Science

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State the formula for eccentricity and the unit of the answer. [2 points]
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An orbit has foci 2.0 cm apart and a major axis of 10.0 cm. Calculate the eccentricity. [2 points]

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