Consider a classical particle subjected to an attractive inverse-square force field. The total energy of the particle is E and the eccentricity is ε. The particle will follow a parabolic orbit if

• a)
  E > 0 and ε = 1
• b)
  E < 0 and ε < 1
• c)
  E = 0 and ε = 1
• d)
  E < 0 and ε = 1

Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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