The table describes two objects in the Solar System.
| Object | Description |
|---|---|
| X | A small rocky body orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter |
| Y | A body of ice and dust following a highly elliptical orbit around the Sun |
Which identifies X and Y?
X is a comet; Y is an asteroid.
X is a natural satellite; Y is a comet.
X is an asteroid; Y is a natural satellite.
X is an asteroid; Y is a comet.
80 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 7.1 The Solar System and gravity, covering 7.1.1 Weight and g on different bodies in space, 7.1.2 The Solar System, 7.1.3 Changing ideas about the Solar System, 7.1.4 Orbits of moons, planets, comets and satellites, and 7.1.5 Gravity and orbital motion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.