Question

which of these can happen to objects in the solar system that do not have the momentum to maintain a stable orbit around the sun? select the two correct answers. (1 point)

□ they can swing around the sun and be ejected outward into space.

□ they can follow erratic orbits that take on different shapes.

□ they can spiral into the sun.

□ they can fall into circular orbits.

Explanation:

1. For objects with insufficient momentum to maintain a stable orbit around the Sun:

• If an object swings around the Sun, the gravitational interaction and its own momentum (even if insufficient for a stable orbit) can lead to it being ejected outward into space. This is because the gravitational slingshot effect or the imbalance between gravitational pull and its momentum can result in it gaining enough velocity to escape the solar system's gravitational influence.
• Objects with unstable momentum for a stable orbit will not follow a regular orbit. Instead, they can follow erratic orbits that take on different shapes as the gravitational forces from the Sun and other celestial bodies act on them in an unbalanced way due to their insufficient momentum to maintain a fixed - type orbit.
• Objects in the solar system do not typically spiral into the Sun just because of insufficient momentum for a stable orbit. The main reason for spiraling (like in the case of black holes with accretion disks) is different from just having insufficient orbital momentum around the Sun.
• If an object does not have the momentum to maintain a stable orbit, it cannot fall into a circular orbit (which is a type of stable orbit). Circular orbits require a specific balance of momentum and gravitational force.

Answer:

A. They can swing around the sun and be ejected outward into space
B. They can follow erratic orbits that take on different shapes