The Orbits of Periodic Comets

question 31

Multiple Choice

The orbits of periodic comets

• A) are confined to distances closer to the Sun than the orbit of Pluto and are mostly in the ecliptic plane.
• B) can extend far beyond the orbit of Pluto and are primarily in the ecliptic plane.
• C) are confined to distances closer to the Sun than the orbit of Pluto and are oriented randomly in the solar system.
• D) can extend far out beyond the orbit of Pluto and can be oriented in any direction in the solar system.

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