Which of the following conic sections can be considered to be a closed path in which an object could move in a stable long-term orbit around the Sun?
A) Parabola
B) Straight line
C) Ellipse
D) Hyperbola

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An ellipse can be considered as a closed path in which an object could move in a stable long-term orbit around the Sun. The other three options (parabola, straight line, and hyperbola) do not form closed paths and thus cannot be considered as stable long-term orbits.

Which of the Following Conic Sections Can Be Considered to Be