The tail of a comet is shortest when the comet is
A) closest to the Sun.
B) farthest from the Sun.
C) closest to Earth.
D) farthest from Earth.

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The tail of a comet is shortest when it is farthest from the Sun because the solar wind and radiation, which are responsible for creating and extending the comet's tail, are less intense at greater distances from the Sun.

The Tail of a Comet Is Shortest When the Comet