Question

Why does a comet's tail point away from the Sun? 1Choice 1 The solar wind blows the tail away from the Sun. 2 It is being pulled by a nearby black hole. 3 The Moon's light only shines on part of the comet. 4 The comet's tail is following the path of Jupiter.

Answer 1

Choice 1

The Sun's radiation and solar wind cause the dust and gas around the comet (coma) to stretch the coma. The solar wind electromagnetically blows the ions in the coma away.