What is a comet?

Small star

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Planet

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Small object that goes around Sun

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Ice giant

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The correct option is C
Small object that goes around Sun

Comet is an icy cosmic ball which orbits the Sun and while coming closer to Sun releases gases.

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What is a comet?

The correct option is C Small object that goes around Sun Comet is an icy cosmic ball which orbits the Sun and while coming closer to Sun releases gases.

The correct option is C
Small object that goes around Sun

Comet is an icy cosmic ball which orbits the Sun and while coming closer to Sun releases gases.