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 closer to Earth
as it gets closer to Earth
as it gets farther from Earth
as it gets farther from Earth
as it gets farther from the sun
3 answers
as it gets closer to the sun
are us absolutely sure
Yes, I am absolutely sure that the tail of a comet appears longer as it gets closer to the sun. This is because the heat from the sun causes the comet's icy nucleus to vaporize, creating a glowing coma and a tail that can extend for millions of kilometers.