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How are asteroids and comets the same?
They both orbit the sun.
Does a meteor orbit the sun?
Meteors do not orbit the Sun. Meteors are small particles that enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up as they frictionally interact with the air. They come from the debris left behind by comets or asteroids orbiting the Sun.
What does the sun's gravitational pull keep in orbit?
Planets, asteroids, meteors, comets, moons (which are also in orbit around their respective planets), dust particles, interplanetary gas.
Do comets orbit asteroids?
No. Comets orbit the sun.
How are comets and the sun related?
comets orbit the sun
How are meteors asteroids and comets the same and different?
Meteors, asteroids, and comets are all objects in space. Meteors are shooting stars that enter Earth's atmosphere, asteroids are rocky objects that orbit the Sun mostly in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and comets are icy objects that orbit the Sun in more elongated paths. While they all originate from space, their composition and behavior can vary significantly.
What planet do comets orbit?
Comets don't orbit a planet, they orbit the sun.
Do comets orbit mars and Jupiter?
No. Comets orbit the sun. Many asteroids orbit the sun in between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
How comets asteroids and meteors different from each other?
Comets are icy bodies that can have long tails when they approach the Sun, asteroids are rocky or metallic bodies that orbit the Sun, and meteors are small particles of rock that burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere. Each of these objects interacts with the Sun and planets in different ways.
Why do comets fall?
Comets do not fall. They orbit around the Sun in elongated orbits, with their paths often bringing them close to the Sun before they swing back out into the farther reaches of the solar system. This motion is due to the gravitational forces acting on the comet from the Sun.
Do comets orbit Jupiter?
Yes, some comets have been observed to orbit Jupiter. These comets can either be captured by Jupiter's gravity and become temporary moons, or have their orbits altered by Jupiter's gravitational pull.
How are asteriods and comets alike?
Asteroids and comets are both celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. They are remnants from the formation of the solar system and are composed of rock, metals, and other materials. However, comets are distinguished by their icy composition and tail of gas and dust when they approach the Sun.
