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)

Question

Responses

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

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

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

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

The asteroid falls into an irregular orbit around Jupiter.

Answer 1

The three correct answers regarding the possible outcomes for the asteroid as it interacts with Jupiter are:

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

These options reflect the potential trajectories the asteroid could take after being influenced by Jupiter's gravity. The remaining options either suggest improbable scenarios or do not align with the expected behavior of an asteroid passing by a massive planet.