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You may assume that the Sun is located
at the origin (0,0) and does not move. You may also assume that all
objects move in a two-dimensional plane. You may assume
that the positions of the other planetary objects in the solar system
will not affect the motion of the Earth, its moon or the asteroid on
the timescale of this problem.
You can assume that the
asteroid will hit Earth or its moon if it's center of gravity passes within
20,000 km of Earth's or the moon's center of gravity, respectively.
Louis F Rossi
2002-02-14