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A comet is first observed at a distance of 1/3 AU from the Sun and traveling at a speed of twice the Earth' s orbital speed. Assuming that the Earth' s orbit is circular, argue from an energy viewpoint whether the comet' s orbit is elliptic, parabolic or hyperbolic.
Now, I know the eccentricity equation but am genuinely lost here...any feedback would be really nice please!
Now, I know the eccentricity equation but am genuinely lost here...any feedback would be really nice please!