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What is closer to the sun mercury or comet?
On average Mercury is very much closer.
Will a planet or comet be moving faster in it orbit when it is farther from or closer to the sun?
Planets and comets move faster when they are closer to the sun.
Will a planet or comet be moving faster in its orbit when it is closer to or farther from the sun?
Planets and comets move faster when they are closer to the sun.
How does a comet develop a tail?
a comet gets a tail as it gets closer to the sun, due to solar winds.
Can a comet get smaller while orbiting the sun?
Yes it can, because you know the comet is made of ice ,right? Well, the sun is very hot and it can melt the comet if it orbit closer and closer. Also when it melts, it will get smaller. Thank you for asking that question. :)
How a comet changes when it comes close to the Sun.?
As a comet nears the sun, a tail forms from the solar wind blowing off dust particles from the comet. The tail lengthens as the solar wind intensifies and the comet approaches closer and closer. In some cases, comets have been known to collide with the sun, fragment, or completely burn away due to the sun.
How does a comet shine as it moves closer towards the sun?
the Sun's heat and radiation produce a wind called the Solar Wind, as a comet gets close to the Sun it begins to melt. ... This is when a comet begins to shine.
What are some What are facts about comets?
As a comet gets closer to the sun its speed increases.
What kind of body in space has a long tail?
A comet - as it gets closer to the sun.
What is commet?
A comet is a ball of ice and dust that orbits the sun. As it gets closer to the sun, the heat and radiation from the sun cause the surface of the comet to be blown away, creating a tail that points away from the sun.
What is the ball of dirty ice orbiting the sun?
The ball of dirty ice orbiting the sun is a comet. Comets are made up of dust, rock, and frozen gases such as water, methane, and ammonia. When they get closer to the sun, they heat up and release gas and dust, creating a glowing tail.
What makes a comet seem larger than the sun?
A comet can appear larger than the sun when it is closer to Earth and has a larger visible tail. The tail of a comet can extend for millions of miles, creating the illusion of a bigger size compared to the sun when viewed from our perspective on Earth.
