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Both the earth and the moon are subject to the gravitational force of the sun. As observed from the sun, the orbit of the moon' 

A

will be elliptical

B

will not be strictly elliptical because the total gravitational force on it is not central

C

is not elliptical but will necessarily be a closed curve

D

deviates considerably from being elliptical due to influence of planets other than the earth

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