For which of the following orbital velocities, V, is the orbit unbound?
A) V just below escape velocity
B) V = circular velocity
C) V$\gt$ escape velocity
D) V $\lt$escape velocity
E) V = 0

Question

For which of the following orbital velocities, V, is the orbit unbound?
A) V just below escape velocity
B) V = circular velocity
C) V$\gt$ escape velocity
D) V  $\lt$escape velocity
E) V = 0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An orbit is unbound when the velocity is greater than the escape velocity, allowing the object to leave the gravitational influence of the body it is orbiting.

For Which of the Following Orbital Velocities, V, Is the Orbit