GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOLAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the path a planet follows while it is revolving around the sun is called
A
orbit
B
meteor
C
asteroid
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The path in which the planets revolve around the sun is called an orbit. A planet’s orbit around the Sun follows a specific path, that is, it is fixed. Hence, we can conclude by saying that the movement of planets around the Sun in their fixed path called orbit is called Revolution.

Detailed explanation-2: -An orbit is a regular, repeating path that one object takes around another object or center of gravity. Orbiting objects, which are called satellites, include planets, moons, asteroids, and manmade devices. Objects orbit each other because of gravity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The time a planet takes to revolve around the sun is called a year.

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