UNIVERSE
SOLAR SYSTEM FORMATION
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They have a greater mass and a stronger gravitational pull to attract more moons.
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They are larger in diameter so they can have more moons.
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They have more frequent asteroid and comet impacts that create more moons.
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They had more ice and gas to create more moons.
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Detailed explanation-1: -For a short answer: The giant planets have more moons than the terrestrial planets because of their great masses which result in stronger gravitational fields. And giant planets also occupy greater space and hold larger volumes of mass in their surrounding atmospheres.
Detailed explanation-2: -Planets, the sun, and other celestial bodies like asteroids have gravity because they have mass. The gravity of each object pulls on every other object. The more massive the object, the stronger the pull.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Jovian planets are thus referred to as the “gas giants” because gas is what they are mostly made of, although some or all of them probably have small solid cores. All have significant planetary magnetic fields, rings, and lots of satellites. Jupiter is more massive than all the other planets combined.
Detailed explanation-4: -The four outer planets-Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune-are all gas giants made primarily of hydrogen and helium. They have thick gaseous outer layers and liquid interiors. All of the outer planets have numerous moons, as well as planetary rings made of dust and other particles.