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Read the sentence.


Astronomers are able to map the trajectory of the moon as it travels in a curved trail around the earth.


Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word?




the speed of an object


the space an object occupies


the path of an object


a spinning motion

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Answer C: the path of an object.

 The closest meaning to the word trajectory is the path of an object. (Option C). Trajectory is the curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air, or of an object that is traveling through space. A spinning motion describes a movement of something turninig around very quickly, or to cause someone or something to turn.

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The closest word to the word that was underlined is the path of an object.

What does the underlined word mean?

The underlined word is trajectory and the meaning of the word is the direction and path of an object.

For instance, if you talk about the trajectory of a football, you are referring to the path it took.

In conclusion, option C is correct.

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