Why Does the Dust Tail Separate from the Ion Tail

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why does the dust tail separate from the ion tail?

• A) The dust is not ionized, so it is not affected by the solar wind.
• B) Dust cannot sublimate as ice can, so it cannot form a tail as easily.
• C) The dust tail forms on the leading side of the nucleus, whereas the gas tail forms on the opposite side.
• D) Dust particles are more massive than ions, so their accelerations are less.
• E) The dust tail has the opposite charge as the ion tail.

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