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Physics Inequations & Inequalities General MCQ (Single Correct)

The tail of the comet is due to

A
Vaporisation of water on the comet
B
Sublimation of vapour in the comet
C
Cooling of water in the comet
D
Vaporisation of heat in the comet

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If a comet approaches the sun, the substances like water etc . on the comet, get vaporised due to the heat of Sun, and radiation pressure forces of these vapours move away from the Sun. Hence, it forms the tail of the comet.

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