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An object travelling towards the Sun with a long feathery tail was observed using a telescope. Which celestial object was observed?
An object travelling towards the Sun with a long feathery tail was observed using a telescope. Which celestial object was observed?
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The correct option is B Comet
When the comets are close to the Sun, the frozen matter gets converted into gas due to the solar heat. These gases get thrown in a direction away from the Sun. As a result, comets can appear to have a long feathery tail. This characteristic is observed primarily in comets and meteors. However, meteors are falling towards the Earth and not the Sun.
When the comets are close to the Sun, the frozen matter gets converted into gas due to the solar heat. These gases get thrown in a direction away from the Sun. As a result, comets can appear to have a long feathery tail. This characteristic is observed primarily in comets and meteors. However, meteors are falling towards the Earth and not the Sun.
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