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What causes the tail of a comet to become visible?

A. Earth

B. Moon

C. Sun

D. Asteroids

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Answer:

it is the sun

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

The correct answer is option C. Sun.

Step-by-step explanation:

The tail of a comet as well as the comma are visible thanks to the influence of sunlight on these objects.

If there is a case that these objects cross the inner Solar System, then they will be visible from Earth. The reason why this occurs is that as the comet approaches the internal solar system, the materials that are inside the comet vaporize and flow out of the nucleus thanks to solar radiation, and while they do carry dust with them.

This dust is the one that reflects sunlight directly, while the gases shine because of ionization.

Usually we will need a telescope to see a comet, although there are some that can be seen with the naked eye.

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