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Bernana

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Observations of sunspots at different solar latitudes prove that the Sun, like the gas giants, rotates differentially.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Why does the plasma tail of a comet always point away from the Sun?
 
  A) It is allergic to sunlight.
  B) Gases from the comet, heated by the Sun, push the tail away from the Sun.
  C) Radiation pressure from the Sun's light pushes the ions away.
  D) The conservation of the angular momentum of the tail keeps it always pointing away from the Sun.
  E) The solar wind blows the plasma ions directly away from the Sun.



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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

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Bernana

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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