Basics
Where do Comets come from?
Kuiper Belt/Comet Belt.
How many times has a Comet hit Earth.
192. (150-200) is okay
True or False: Comets are formed from the explosion of two planets.
False.
If an object in space were to leave an orbit, would it be curved or go in a straight line?
Straight line.
Where is Mr Harrington's grandfather from?
Ireland.
What are Comets made of?
Frozen gases, rock, dust, etc.
How long does it take for a Comet to orbit the Sun?
Over a hundred years.
True or False : A comet's nucleus is made up of liquid water.
An unknown object floating in space found in 2017. Scientists couldn't figure whether it was an asteroid or a comet.
Oumuamua
Did Mr Harrington teach 4th grade once?
Yes.
What shape is a comet's orbit?
Elliptical/Oval.
How many components make up a Comet?
Four.
True or False : Comets are made up of 4 components.
True
How does the Sun's mass affect the formation and orbital motion of space objects?
Its gravitational pull allows it to hold other objects into orbit.
What's Mr Harrington's favorite golf player?
Hint: T_ger W___s
Tiger Woods.
True
How can we examine if two objects will collide eventually?
Position and Speed.