The Size of the Coma or Gas Cloud Surrounding the Comet

question 193

Multiple Choice

The size of the coma or gas cloud surrounding the comet nucleus as it reaches its closest point to the Sun can be as large as about

• A) 10⁵ km.
• B) 10 km.
• C) 10⁷ km.
• D) 10⁶ km.

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