With each pass of a comet about the Sun,its mass
A)is appreciably reduced.
B)remains virtually unchanged.
C)actually increases.

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As a comet approaches the Sun, it heats up, causing its ices to sublimate (turn directly from solid to gas) and releasing gas and dust into space. This process, known as outgassing, results in a loss of mass for the comet with each pass near the Sun.

With Each Pass of a Comet About the Sun,its Mass