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.

Analyze the relationship between individual problems and societal structures.

Recognize the role of symbolic interactionism in understanding the creation and negotiation of meaning in society.

Understand the foundational concepts of major sociological theories and theorists.

Identify and describe the implications of micro and macrosociological perspectives in sociological analysis.

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