Science Bowl Question

πŸ“… NSB Round Robin 2020πŸŽ“ HSπŸ”„ Round 12#️⃣ Question 8🌟 BONUS✍️ Short Answer

Consider an extrasolar β€œrogue” planet approaching our solar system. Identify all of the following three statements that are true of their gravitational interaction: 1) If the total energy is greater than zero, the planet will enter a stable orbit about the Sun; 2) If the total energy is less than zero, the planet will enter a stable orbit about the Sun; 3) If the total energy is equal to zero, the path of the planet will form a parabola.

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