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torybrooks

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The tail of a comet always points
 
  A) away from the Sun and becomes longest and brightest at perihelion.
  B) toward Earth and never varies.
  C) away from the Sun and disappears at perihelion.
  D) toward the Sun and disappears at perihelion.
  E) in the direction of the comet's motion.

Question 2

The temperature of the Sun's core is about 20,000 K.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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