Suppose we discover a new comet on an orbit that brings it closer to the Sun than Mercury every 125 years.
Question
Suppose we discover a new comet on an orbit that brings it closer to the Sun than Mercury every 125 years. What can we conclude? – Q/A (Question and Answer)
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Answer:
It has been on its current orbit for only a very short time compared to the age of our solar system.
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