Why do the planets orbit the Sun in an elliptical shape?

An equinox occurs when a. neither end of earth's axis is tilted toward or away from the sun. b. the north end of earth's axis is tilted away from the sun. c. the north end of earth's axis is tilted toward the sun. d. earth's axis is parallel to the sun's rays. select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Asolid round steel rod 6.25 mm in diameter and 375 mm long is rigidly bonded to the end of solid square brass rod 25 mm on a side and 300 mm long. the geometric axes of the bare are along the same line. an axial tensile force of 5.4 kn is applied at the extreme ends of the assembly. for steel e = 200 gpa and for brass e = 90 gpa. determine the total elongation for the assembly.

What is the coefficient of kinetic friction μk between the block and the tabletop?