The Orbit of Mars Around the Sun Is an Ellipse $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 6241 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 5184 } = 1$$

question 103

Multiple Choice

The orbit of Mars around the sun is an ellipse with equation $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 6241 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 5184 } = 1$$ where x and y are measured in millions of miles. Find the eccentricity of this ellipse. (Round to the nearest thousandth.)

• A) 0.831
• B) 1.204
• C) 13.380
• D) 0.412

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