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Q · Solar System Medium · 45s
Consider the following statements about comets: They are made of ice, dust, and rocky material. They develop tails only when they come close to the Sun. Halley’s Comet is a short-period comet. Which of the above are correct?
TopicSolar System
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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All three are true. Comets are icy bodies that form a tail near the Sun due to solar radiation. Halley’s Comet has an orbital period of ~76 years (short-period).
Final Answer: Option D - 1, 2 and 3