Question

An asteroid approaches Jupiter and is slung around into a new trajectory across the solar system. Which of the following are possible? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

The asteroid falls into an irregular orbit around Jupiter.
The asteroid falls into an irregular orbit around Jupiter.

The asteroid adopts an unusual orbit around the sun, such as an egg shape.
The asteroid adopts an unusual orbit around the sun, such as an egg shape.

The asteroid continues out of the solar system.
The asteroid continues out of the solar system.

The asteroid slows down as it passes around Jupiter.
The asteroid slows down as it passes around Jupiter.

The asteroid enters a stable elliptical orbit around the sun.
The asteroid enters a stable elliptical orbit around the sun.

The asteroid spirals into the sun.
The asteroid spirals into the sun.

Answer 1

The three correct responses are:

1. The asteroid falls into an irregular orbit around Jupiter.
2. The asteroid continues out of the solar system.
3. The asteroid enters a stable elliptical orbit around the sun.

These outcomes are possible due to gravity's influence during the close encounter with Jupiter, which can alter the asteroid's trajectory significantly.