Question

9. An asteroid approaches Jupiter and is slung around into a new trajectory point across the solar system. Which of the following is possible?

O The asteroid slows down as it passes around Jupiter.
O The asteroid continues out of the solar system.
O The asteroid adopts an unusual orbit around the sun, such as an egg shape.
O The asteroid falls into an irregular orbit around Jupiter.

Answer 1

All of the options listed are possible outcomes when an asteroid approaches Jupiter and is slung around into a new trajectory point across the solar system. However, without further information, it is not possible to determine which specific outcome will occur.