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Celestial body with a tail is...

Celestial body with a tail is

A

Asteroid

B

Comet

C

Meteorite

D

Nebula

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for a celestial body that has a tail. This indicates that we are looking for a specific type of astronomical object that exhibits this characteristic. 2. **Identifying Celestial Bodies**: In astronomy, there are several types of celestial bodies, including stars, planets, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. 3. **Defining Comets**: Comets are known for their distinctive tails, which are formed when they approach the Sun. The heat from the Sun causes the comet's ice to vaporize, releasing gas and dust that create a glowing tail that points away from the Sun. 4. **Distinguishing Comets from Other Bodies**: While meteoroids and asteroids are also celestial bodies, they do not typically have tails. Meteoroids are smaller fragments of asteroids, and asteroids are larger rocky bodies. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the characteristics described, the celestial body with a tail is identified as a **comet**. **Final Answer**: The celestial body with a tail is called a **comet**. ---
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