Which direction do a comet's dust and plasma tails point?
A)straight behind the comet in its orbit
B)generally away from the Sun
C)perpendicular to the ecliptic plane
D)always almost due north

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A comet's dust and plasma tails always point generally away from the Sun due to the solar wind, which pushes the dust and ionized gas away from the Sun, creating the characteristic tail.

Which Direction Do a Comet's Dust and Plasma Tails Point