Why Is Io's Orbit About Jupiter Slightly Elliptical

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Multiple Choice

Why is Io's orbit about Jupiter slightly elliptical?

• A) because of tidal forces due to Jupiter
• B) because Io was captured
• C) because of orbital resonances with the other three Galilean moons
• D) because of a giant impact which occurred in the past

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