Comet tails
A)are longest near the sun.
B)are shortest near the sun.
C)are of constant length.
D)point away from their direction of motion.

Name: Comet tails A)are longest near the sun. B)are shortest near the sun. C)are of constant length. D)point away from their direction of motion.
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Comet tails are longest near the sun because the increased heat causes more sublimation of the comet's ices, releasing more gas and dust to form the tail.

Comet Tails