I WONDER - How Long Does it Take for a Comet to Orbit The Sun?

I WONDER - How Long Does it Take for a Comet to Orbit The Sun?

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Physics, Science

KG - 6th Grade

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The video explains the varying orbital periods of comets, distinguishing between short and long period comets. Short period comets take less than 200 years to orbit the sun, while long period comets can take up to a million years. The video also discusses how a comet's speed increases as it gets closer to the sun.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why might a short period comet's orbit be considered short compared to a long period comet?

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How does the distance from the sun affect the speed of a comet?

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