The Ion Tail of a Comet Points

question 69

Multiple Choice

The ion tail of a comet points:

• A) in the direction of the solar wind.
• B) in a trailing orbit near the comet.
• C) in the direction of gas jets flowing out of the comet's nucleus.
• D) directly behind the comet's position along its orbit.

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