Suppose There Were No Solar Wind

question 44

Multiple Choice

Suppose there were no solar wind.How would the appearance of a comet in our inner solar system be different?

• A)It would have only one tail instead of two.
• B)It would not have a coma.
• C)It would not have a nucleus.
• D)It would be much brighter in appearance.

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Definitions:

Negative Charge

An electrical charge characterized by the presence of more electrons than protons, resulting in an attractive force to positive charges.

Resting Potential

A state of a neuron when not transmitting a nerve impulse, characterized by a stable, negative charge.

Selectively Permeable

A property of cell membranes that allows some substances to pass through while blocking others.

Glial Cells

Glial cells, also known as glia, are non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons, playing crucial roles in brain function.