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The Effect of Sunlight on Comets
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Comets can be propelled through space by the reflectance of sunlight off their surfaces. In order for this to occur, approximately one-tenth of the comet's mass must be evaporated.
Comets can be propelled through space by the reflectance of sunlight off their surfaces. In order for this to occur, approximately one-tenth of the comet's mass must be evaporated.