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What is the source for long period Comets in our Solar system?

  1. Asteroid belt

  2. Kuiper belt

  3. Oort cloud

  4. Local Interstellar Cloud
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Oort Cloud is a theoretical spherical shell of icy objects surrounding our solar system at distances between 2,000 and 100,000+ astronomical units. It is believed to be the source of long-period comets (those with orbital periods greater than 200 years) that enter the inner solar system. The Kuiper Belt (option B) is the source of short-period comets.

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