Short-period comets burn out quickly (in less than 200 years)but long-period comets can last for thousands of years.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Short-period comets, while having shorter orbital periods (less than 200 years), do not necessarily "burn out" quickly in terms of disintegration or losing their volatile materials. Their longevity can span many orbits, and long-period comets, which take more than 200 years to orbit the Sun, do not inherently last longer in terms of structural integrity or visibility; their visibility and structural integrity depend on factors such as size, composition, and how close they come to the Sun.

Short-Period Comets Burn Out Quickly (In Less Than 200 Years)but