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Tail of a comet form for a certain period only why ?​

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Answer:

Comets leave long beautiful tails when they come close to the sun.

Step-by-step explanation:

... But when it approaches the sun, the heat evaporates the comet's gases, causing it to emit dust and microparticles (electrons and ions). These materials form a tail whose flow is affected by the sun's radiation pressure.

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