What are the 4 differences between the comet's orbit and those of most of the planets?

Answer 1

A comets orbit is highly eccentric, spending most of its time far out on the edge of the solar system and occasionally coming in closer to the sun. Planets orbits are more regular, closer to a circular orbit.

A comets orbit also crosses the paths of planets, while each of the eight planets have their own orbit and don't cross paths.

A comet does not usually orbit the sun on the same plane as the planets. Each of the planets orbits the sun more or less on the same plane.

Due to the varying distance from the sun, the orbital speed of a comet varies greatly. Closer to the sun it travels quickly, far out on the edge of the solar system it will move much more slowly.

Answer 2

1. Comet orbits are highly elliptical, while planet orbits are generally more circular.
2. Comets have orbits that are often inclined at greater angles compared to the relatively flat orbits of most planets.
3. Comet orbits can be highly eccentric, with some comets having orbits that take them far out into the solar system before returning close to the Sun.
4. Comets can have orbits that are influenced by the gravitational pull of other celestial bodies, leading to more complex and unpredictable paths compared to the more stable orbits of planets.