Why do comet's tails always point away from the Sun?
A)because of solar wind
B)because the inner planets cause the ice and other volatile materials to be pulled towards their orbits
C)because of the comet's interaction with dark matter
D)because when they move away from the Sun they begin to lose inertia

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Solar wind is a stream of charged particles that flows outward from the Sun. When a comet approaches the Sun, the solar wind interacts with the dust and gas in the comet and creates a tail pointing away from the Sun. This process is known as solar wind drag.

Why Do Comet's Tails Always Point Away from the Sun