What is the difference between asteroids and comets?
1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material whereas, Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.Related Questions on Universe
A. Earth and Jupiter
B. Jupiter and Saturn
C. Saturn and Earth
D. Saturn and Neptune
A. Contracted star with intense gravitational pull
B. Star with very low surface temperature
C. Star with no atmosphere
D. Pulsating star
Messenger satellite has been launched by NASA for the study of
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Saturn
D. Jupiter
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