Technology : Space Technology
Q 19 / 21
The tail of a comet is directed away from the sun because:
A
as the comet rotates around the sun, the lighter mass of the comet is pushed away due to the centrifugal force alone
B
as the comet rotates, the lighter mass of the comet is attracted by some stars situated in the direction of its tail
C
the radiation emitted by the sun exerts a radial pressure on the comet throwing its tail away from the sun
D
the tail of the comet always exists in the same orientation