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The point of distinction between a long-period comet and a short-period comet is 100 years. Is this true or false?

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The answer is FALSE

The point of distinction between a long-period comet and a short-period comet is 200 years.

Short-period comets have an orbital period of fewer than 200 years

Long-period comets have an orbital period greater than 200 years.

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