What is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1) Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are made of ice, dust and rocky 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?

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Correct Answer: 1 and 3 only. Asteroids are hot gases which are closer to Sun where ices remain as solid. Comets are extra planetary elements which appears from outside of solar system and remained farther from the Sun where ices will not melt. Basically asteroids and comets differs due to their composition as Asteroids are made from metals and rocky material, while comets are made of ice, dust and rocky material, so only statement 1 and 3 are correct.

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