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Ellipse

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An ellipse is a round shape.

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Ellipse-var.svg
It looks like a circle that is stretched out. Some are long and some are wide. You can see them in space. Planets move in these shapes.
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Ellipse-def-e.svg
Can you find an ellipse in your house?

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