A typical comet loses what fraction of its mass each time it passes close to the Sun (i.e., at each perihelion passage)?
A)less than 0.001%
B)10%
C)0.1%
D)0.5% to 1%

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A typical comet loses about 0.5% to 1% of its mass each time it passes close to the Sun. This is due to the heat causing some of the ice and dust on the comet's surface to vaporize into space. Over time, this can significantly affect the comet's size and composition.

A Typical Comet Loses What Fraction of Its Mass Each