GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOLAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an accurate description of one of the differences between planets and stars?
A
Planets are only found outside our solar system; all stars are inside our solar system.
B
Stars appear to move back and forth in the night sky, while planets appear to move in an orbit..
C
Planets can be seen because they reflect light; stars can be seen because they give off light.
D
Planets are always made up of pure gas, while stars are solid.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The easiest way to pick out planets is to remember this quick rule of thumb: stars twinkle and planets don’t. Seen with the naked eye, planets and stars both appear as pinpoints of light. When you observe a star, you’ll notice that it twinkles and the light may appear to change colors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of these best describes the difference between stars and planets? Stars are gaseous bodies, but all planets have a rocky terrain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stars are celestial bodies made up of gases; they are huge in size and have very high temperatures. Planets are the celestial bodies that do not have their own heat and light. They have their own heat and light, which they emit in large amounts. They are lit by the light of stars.

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