Xxx Trajectory in a gravitational field

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The discussion focuses on deriving the trajectory of an object passing near the sun at 2 solar radii using escape velocities and the constant C. Participants emphasize the importance of starting with the general equation for a hyperbola to describe the object's path accurately. They highlight the gravitational influence of the sun and the mathematical principles involved in calculating trajectories in gravitational fields.

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**!xxx Trajectory in a gravitational field

Assume an object comes from infinity and passes by the sun at 2 solar radiuses from its center. Can you derive an equation describing the objects path using only escape velocities and C??
 
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You could start by writing the general equation for a hyperbola.
 

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