The two asteroids described in the Application on page 137 both set records for being

Chapter 8, Problem 64

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The two asteroids described in the Application on page 137 both set records for being the largest objects of their sizes to come as close to Earth in recent times as they did. Use appropriate data given in the Application to find the total energy for each asteroidthat is, each asteroids kinetic energy plus potential energy in the asteroidSun system. What do your results show about the asteroids orbits?

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