Icy comets that were originally orbiting in the inner part of the solar system could have met which of several fates?
A) Collision with a planet or planetesimal.
B) The loss of their icy constituents due to volatization.
C) Being swept to the outer part of the solar system by a strong solar wind.
D) All of the above.

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Comets in the inner solar system could collide with planets, lose their icy components due to heat, or be pushed to the outer solar system by solar winds.

Icy Comets That Were Originally Orbiting in the Inner Part