A comet's tail __________________.
A)lines up with the solar wind moving outward from the Sun
B)points toward the nearest planet as a result of its gravity
C)is a vapor trail behind a comet that points in the direction from which the comet came
D)always points toward the Sun
E)is composed of smoke from the burning comet

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A comet's tail aligns with the solar wind because the solar wind, which is a stream of charged particles ejected from the upper atmosphere of the Sun, pushes dust and gas away from the comet's nucleus, forming the tail that always points away from the Sun.

A Comet's Tail __________________