Question

Question
When would the tail of a comet appear to become longer?(1 point)
Responses

as it gets closer to the sun
as it gets closer to the sun

as it gets farther from the sun
as it gets farther from the sun

as it gets farther from Earth
as it gets farther from Earth

as it gets closer to Earth

Answer 1

As it gets closer to the Sun.

Explanation: Increased solar heating and the solar wind cause more ices to sublimate and eject gas and dust, lengthening the comet's tail.