Which of the following statements are true regarding the patched$-$conic method of determining interplanetary trajectories? Select all that apply.

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This method is used because it is simpler and more accurate than performing a single calculation taking all forces into account.

This method breaks the calculation into the three regions of gravitational influence, i$.$e$.,$ the departure planet, the Sun, and the arrival planet.

This method uses the two$-$body problem to simplify the calculations of the complex interactions between the departure planet, the Sun, and the arrival planet.