An object of mass m orbits a star with mass M , where M >> m . In general the bound or bits are elliptical, which means the kinetic energy of the object T and the gravitational potential energy U may vary. For bound orbits, the total energy E is negative. If the orbit is circular, then T and U are both constant.

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