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Why Is Io's Orbit About Jupiter Slightly Elliptical

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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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