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What is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids - while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material. 2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars - while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury. 3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail - while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]

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What is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids - while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material. 2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars - while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury. 3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail - while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]






 
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