Multiple Choice
Why is it important that new comets enter the planetary system on elliptical orbits rather than parabolic orbits?
A) It shows that they aren't just intruders from interstellar space
B) Objects on elliptical orbits travel faster than those on parabolic orbits
C) It makes it possible to predict their paths through the planetary system
D) It makes them less likely to hit one of the planets
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