GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOLAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What holds the moon, the planets, and all other objects in orbit around the sun?
A
ocean tides
B
magnetism
C
gravity
D
the sun’s heat and light
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gravity is what holds the planets in orbit around the sun and what keeps the moon in orbit around Earth. The gravitational pull of the moon pulls the seas towards it, causing the ocean tides. Gravity creates stars and planets by pulling together the material from which they are made.

Detailed explanation-2: -The gravity of the sun keeps all the planets in orbit in our solar system. However, each planet, moon and asteroid have their own gravitational pull defined by their density, size, mass, and proximity to other celestial bodies.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is universal gravitation that keeps the planets in orbit, as well as the moon, our natural satellite, causing tides and other effects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gravity is the powerful force that glues our universe together. Gravity helped form our solar system, the planets, and the stars. It holds the planets in orbit around the Sun, and moons in orbit around the planets. The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon creates the tides on Earth.

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