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Neither. The time required for an object to complete an orbital trip around the sun
depends only on its average distance from the sun, whether it happens to be a
planet, an asteroid, a school bus, a comet, a feather, or a cloud of gas.
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Statements about the motion of planetary satellites?
Planetary satellites vary greatly in size, from very small, to some that are larger than some planets.
How does Uranus rate terms of the other planets in terms of size?
Uranus is the 3rd to largest planet.
How To determine the size and shape of a planet?
Planets are always approximately spherical in shape. Because of their rotation, they do bulge slightly at the equator, creating a shape called an oblate spheroid. This can be observed directly with telescopes. As for the size of planets, we have observed them a lot, not just with telescopes but also with planetary probes, but in addition to that, the way satellites orbit a planet (their distance and speed) tells us about the planet's gravitational field, and hence, its mass. Most planets have satellites.
How do you spell planets?
That is the correct spelling of "planet" -- a large object orbiting a star. In our solar system, planetary bodies are generally classified by size and orbits as planets, dwarf planets, moons, or asteroids.
Is it true that the closer the planets are to the sun then the less gravity the planets have?
No. The surface gravity of a planet depends on its size and mass, not its distance from the sun.
Statements about the motion of planetary satellites?
Planetary satellites vary greatly in size, from very small, to some that are larger than some planets.
Why can't you determine the size of the planets?
But you CAN determine the size of the planets: in diameter, overall mass, and in density.
Does each planet have the same mass and size?
No. The planets vary greatly in both size and mass.
What are 2 planets that have the same mass?
I guess the closest planets in size are Earth and Venus
Is the weight of an object dependent on mass?
No, look at a the the size of a beachball and the size of a Bowling ball. Answer2: Yes. The weight of an object is dependent on mass. Weight = mass times gravity acceleration g, W = mg.
How are planets compared to asteroids and planets?
Planets are larger and more massive than asteroids, but very nearly the same size and mass as planets.
How does Uranus rate terms of the other planets in terms of size?
Uranus is the 3rd to largest planet.
What is a size-dependent property?
Some properties are mass, weight, and volume.
What are two size-dependent properties and two size independent properties of an iron nail?
Size dependent properties include mass and volume. Size independent properties include density and malleability.
How To determine the size and shape of a planet?
Planets are always approximately spherical in shape. Because of their rotation, they do bulge slightly at the equator, creating a shape called an oblate spheroid. This can be observed directly with telescopes. As for the size of planets, we have observed them a lot, not just with telescopes but also with planetary probes, but in addition to that, the way satellites orbit a planet (their distance and speed) tells us about the planet's gravitational field, and hence, its mass. Most planets have satellites.
How do you spell planets?
That is the correct spelling of "planet" -- a large object orbiting a star. In our solar system, planetary bodies are generally classified by size and orbits as planets, dwarf planets, moons, or asteroids.
What is the names of a natural satellites?
If you look at it in a planetary perspective they are called moons. But if you look at it in a solar system perspective they are called planets, dwarf planets and asteroids. If you look at it at a galaxy size they are called Suns and Stars.
