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Which of the following is in the outermost reaches of the solar system?
Which of the following is in the outermost reaches of the solar system?
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The Oort Cloud is located far beyond Pluto and marks the outer boundary of the solar system.
Updated On: Aug 23, 2025
- Orion Nebula
- Andromeda Galaxy
- Oort Cloud
- Asteroid Belt
- Interstellar Wormhole
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The Oort Cloud is a theoretical cloud of predominantly icy objects that exist in the outermost reaches of the solar system. It is thought to be the source of long-period comets. The other options, such as the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy, are far outside the solar system and do not lie within the solar system itself.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{C. Oort Cloud}} \]
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{C. Oort Cloud}} \]
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