What is the orbital period of halley's comet?

66

years

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76

years

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86

years

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96

years

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Solution

The correct option is B $76$ years
Halley's Comet is arguably the most famous comet. It is a "periodic" comet and returns to Earth's vicinity about every 76 years,
So Orbital period of Halley's comet is $76$ years.

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