Why Do Comet's Tails Always Point Away from the Sun

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why do comet's tails always point away from the Sun?

• A)Because of solar wind.
• B)Because the inner planets cause the ice and other volatile materials to be pulled towards their orbits.
• C)Because of the comet's interaction with dark matter.
• D)Because when they move away from the Sun they begin to lose inertia.

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