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There is no one answer for this question. It would depend on its original mass and composition, and how close its orbit brings it to the Sun, or to Jupiter, and how long the orbit is.
The greater the initial mass, the more passes by the Sun the comet can survive. Each pass close to the Sun boils off a significant amount of ice and dust; eventually, there would be nothing left.
Many comets collide with other bodies such as planets. In 1994, the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 broke apart and crashed into Jupiter. We know that at least five times in Earth's past, massive impacts have caused global devastation; one such impact 65 million years ago killed off the dinosaurs. We don't know if that was an asteroid or a comet.
The farther out its orbit goes, the longer the comet can survive. It freezes more solidly, gets a chance to accrete some additional mass.
Scientists believe that Halley's Comet, for example, may last for 10 million years.
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If water instantly vaporizes in space why do comets last for so long?
Comets are made of ice, dust, and rock. When a comet approaches the sun, the heat causes the ice to vaporize, creating a cloud called a coma and a tail. This process can make comets visible from Earth for a long time even though their ice is being continuously vaporized.
What is the possessive noun for comets?
The singular form is comet, the plural form is comets, the possessive plural is comets'. Example: The comets' paths will not cross.
What are the comets called that orbit the sun every 200 years or less?
short period comets
Which two planets do scientist think comets come from?
Scientists believe that comets primarily originate from two regions in the solar system: the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud. The Kuiper Belt, located beyond Neptune's orbit, contains short-period comets, while the Oort Cloud, a distant spherical shell surrounding the solar system, is thought to be the source of long-period comets. These regions are rich in icy bodies that, when disturbed, can be sent into the inner solar system, creating the spectacular tails associated with comets.
How long does a comet last as it travels through space and interacts with the Sun and other celestial bodies?
Oh, happy little comet traveling through space! Well, it really depends on the size of the comet and how close it gets to the Sun. Some comets's ‚òÑ journeys can last just years, while others can linger around for centuries, spreading their twinkling trails of light wherever they go. Just like in art, each comet has its own unique path and story to tell.
Where do long period comets cycling over 200 years come from?
Long period comets originate in the Oort Cloud.
If water instantly vaporizes in space why do comets last for so long?
Comets are made of ice, dust, and rock. When a comet approaches the sun, the heat causes the ice to vaporize, creating a cloud called a coma and a tail. This process can make comets visible from Earth for a long time even though their ice is being continuously vaporized.
What are celestial comets?
Celestial comets is a more formal name for comets. Comets are objects in space orbiting the Sun with long orbits. They are thought to be made of frozen water. As they near the Sun they produce a long glowing tail trailing behind.
When have comets been spotted over the last 100 years?
Typically, several comets are spotted every year.
Do comets have a long lifespan?
False
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LONG AND SHORT PERIODIC COMETS?
Short period comets have a period of less than 200 years Long period comets have a period of more than 200 years.
Comets that appear within every 200 years are called comets?
long period comet
When was briela's comets last appearance?
Do you mean Biela's comet? Last seen in 1852.
What do you call the region of the solar system which is home to long period comets?
Long period comets are thought to reside mainly in the Oort Cloud.
HOW LONG DOES A COMETS TAKES?
4 mins.
How are comets different?
-- Despite where they come from, some comets have different mass qualities. While some are long-term comets, some are short-term. Short-term period comets originate in the Kuiper belt or it's "shattered disc", which is around the orbit of Neptune. Long-term period comets originate in Oort cloud, which is a cloud of icy bodies in space.
What is the greek meaning stars with long hair?
Comets.
