Question

kepler’s observations of the solar system would have made more sense if the assumed paths of the planets were ____ instead of circular. answer options: select one of four infinite spherical elliptical straight

Explanation:

Kepler's laws of planetary motion state that planets move in elliptical orbits around the Sun. The previous assumption was circular orbits, but elliptical paths match his observations better. "Infinite" (not a path shape for orbits), "spherical" (3D shape, not a path), and "straight" (planets don't move straight) are incorrect. So the correct option is elliptical.

Answer:

elliptical