GK
THE UNIVERSE
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Question
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Which of these best defines a planet?
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a large body that does not give off light
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a bright, burning ball of gas
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a body that orbits the Moon
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a mass that defies gravity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Because planets do not have nuclear fusion, they do not produce their own light. Instead, they shine with light reflected from a star. When we see planets in the night sky, such as Venus, the so-called “Evening Star, ‘’ we’re seeing reflected sunlight.
Detailed explanation-2: -Satellites are bodies that orbit the planets and some are larger than the planet Mercury. The number of satellites is related to the mass of each planet.
Detailed explanation-3: -A planet is defined as a body of significant size that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.
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