Which of these bodies are most likely to break up over time?
A) jovian satellites
B) asteroids in the main belt
C) comet nuclei
D) Trojan asteroids
E) Kuiper Belt bodies

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Comet nuclei are most likely to break up over time due to their composition of ice and dust. As they approach the Sun, the heat causes sublimation of their icy components, leading to fragmentation and loss of material.

Which of These Bodies Are Most Likely to Break Up