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What is the parameter that describes the shape of an orbit?
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Eccentricity
💡 Explanation:
Eccentricity is a dimensionless parameter that describes the shape of an orbit. It is defined as the ratio of the distance between the focus and the center of the ellipse to the semi-major axis.