Question

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 are possible depending on the specific conditions and characteristics of the asteroid's trajectory and the gravitational interactions with Jupiter.