A Comet's Tail Always

question 73

Multiple Choice

A comet's tail always

• A) points toward the nearest planet, attracted by the planet's gravity field as the comet passes by the planet.
• B) trails behind the comet in its orbit and so points away from the Sun only while the comet is approaching the Sun.
• C) points away from the Sun, regardless of the motion of the comet.
• D) points toward the Sun because the tail is caused by jets of gases evaporated from the comet's nucleus on the side heated by the Sun.

---

Definitions:

Patient Diagnosed

The process in which a healthcare professional identifies a specific disease or condition in a patient based on symptoms and test results.

American Adults

Individuals above the age of 18 living in the United States, considered legally responsible and mature.

Hypertension

A condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

CDC

Stands for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States focused on protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.