A Comet Has a Speed That Is Slightly Larger Than

question 18

Multiple Choice

A comet has a speed that is slightly larger than escape velocity.What path around the Sun will the comet follow?

• A)A circle
• B)An ellipse
• C)A parabola
• D)A hyperbola

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