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Does Halleys comet orbits earth in an elongated ellipse?
Yes, Halley's comet orbits the Sun in an elongated elliptical orbit, which means it travels closer to the Sun and then swings far out into space before returning again on its approximately 76-year journey.
Why is a comet orbit considered a cycle?
A comets orbit is considered a cycle because a comet circles back in an elliptical orbit.
Why is a comet's orbit considered a cycle?
A comets orbit is considered a cycle because a comet circles back in an elliptical orbit.
What is the path of comet around the sun called?
It is called an orbit. A comet has an eccentric or parabolic orbit.
What are the 4 differences between the comet's orbit and those of most of the planets?
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.
Does Halleys comet orbits earth in an elongated ellipse?
Yes, Halley's comet orbits the Sun in an elongated elliptical orbit, which means it travels closer to the Sun and then swings far out into space before returning again on its approximately 76-year journey.
Is the shape of Halley's orbit?
Halley's Comet travels in a very long, narrow ellipse.
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.
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. :)
What does a comet ice turntoos it moves closer to the sun?
large chunks of ice and dust also orbit the sun
How is the orbit of a planet different from the orbit of a planet?
A planet typically has a more regular orbit, staying closer to the same distance from the sun. A comet's orbit will be more elliptical, going very far away and then coming really close.
What point in its orbit does the comet have the greatest potential energy?
A comet has the greatest potential energy at its farthest point from the Sun, known as aphelion. At this location, the gravitational pull of the Sun is weaker, and the comet is at its maximum distance from the Sun. As the comet moves closer to the Sun in its elliptical orbit, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases due to the gravitational attraction.
Why is a comet orbit considered a cycle?
A comets orbit is considered a cycle because a comet circles back in an elliptical orbit.
Why is a comet's orbit considered a cycle?
A comets orbit is considered a cycle because a comet circles back in an elliptical orbit.
What is the path of comet around the sun called?
It is called an orbit. A comet has an eccentric or parabolic orbit.
What are the 4 differences between the comet's orbit and those of most of the planets?
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.
