Gravitational scattering refers to the process by which two or more celestial objects interact through their gravitational fields, causing their trajectories to alter.[1] This phenomenon is fundamental in astrophysics and the study of dynamic systems.[1] When objects like stars, planets, or black holes pass close enough to influence each other’s motions, their paths can shift dramatically.[2] These interactions typically result in either bound systems, like binary star systems, or unbound systems, where the objects continue moving apart after the interaction.[3] An example of a body ejected from a planetary system by this process would be Kuiper belt bodies pushed from the Solar System by Jupiter.[4]
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