A comet orbits a star with a highly eccentric elliptical orbit. At its nearest point, the comet is going a certain speed.  Calculate the speed (in m/s) at its farthest point. Nearest speed = 78 km/s Closest point = 0.3 AU Farthest point = 14,000 AU The comet's mass = 100,000 kg

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A comet orbits a star with a highly eccentric elliptical orbit.

At its nearest point, the comet is going a certain speed.  Calculate the speed (in m/s) at its farthest point.

  • Nearest speed = 78 km/s
  • Closest point = 0.3 AU
  • Farthest point = 14,000 AU
  • The comet's mass = 100,000 kg

 

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