A comet's tail ________.

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


Answer: C

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