Which Part of a Comet Is the DENSEST

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which part of a comet is the DENSEST?

• A) the nucleus
• B) the atmosphere (coma)
• C) the dust tail
• D) the gas tail
• E) the hydrogen cloud

---

Definitions:

Linear Perspective

A technique in art and photography that creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface by converging parallel lines towards a single point on the horizon.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the inner ear's basilar membrane respond to different frequencies, contributing to our perception of pitch.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound, thus stimulating hair cells to send nerve impulses to the brain.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells in the body responsive to particular stimuli like light, sound, or chemicals.