Question

If a circle was flattened by pushing down on it, it would most likely form into the shape of ----------- which has ----------- focal points.

Answer 1

The question is looking for "ellipse" and "two" to fill in the blanks.

Answer 2

Answer:If a circle was flattened by pushing down on it, it would most likely form into the shape of ellipse  which has two focal points.

Explanation:

Ellipse is curve in a plane with two focus points. The sum of the distance of  one point from both fixed points or focal points in the plane remain constant.

When circle was flattened by pushing it deform to plane shape likely to the shape of ellipse.