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More massive planets have more gravitational pull. If a satellite were to pass by Earth and Jupiter at the same distance from each planet, the satellite would be more attracted to start orbiting Jupiter because of its pull. The more massive a planet is the more likely it is to get a satellite to orbit it.
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What is the object that orbits more massive objects?
The object that orbits more massive objects is typically referred to as a satellite. In the context of celestial bodies, this can include natural satellites, like moons orbiting planets, or artificial satellites orbiting Earth or other celestial bodies. The gravitational pull of the more massive object keeps the satellite in orbit.
What makes planets and satellites?
after a star explodes, the star dust coalesces to form more stars, planets, and satellites
Why are extrasolar planets more massive than earth?
Most of the known extrasolar planets are more massive than Earth because massive planets are easier to detect. We have detected planets smaller than Earth.
Why do larger planets have more satellites?
Because since the outer planets are bigger then they have more gravity, drawing more objects toward it.
What does massive?
Massive is planets that orbit the sun and have more mass
The Sun has more gravity than the other planets in your solar system because the Sun is?
... more massive (it has more mass).... more massive (it has more mass).... more massive (it has more mass).... more massive (it has more mass).
What massive mean?
Massive is planets that orbit the sun and have more mass
Do Inner planets rings and satellites more rings and satellites than outer planets?
No, outer planets have more rings and satellites compared to inner planets. For example, Jupiter has the most known satellites with over 80 moons, while Saturn is known for its extensive ring system. Inner planets like Earth and Mars have few to no natural satellites.
Which group of planets is more massive than the group of rocky planets?
The gas giants.
Does the mass of a planets seem to effect how many moons it has?
Yes. The massive giant planets have far more moons than the less massive terrestrial planets.
Are the jovian planets similar in mass to the terrestrial planets?
No. The Jovian planets are much more massive than the terrestrial planets.
Are the outer planets lighter than the inner planets?
No, the outer planets are not lighter than the inner planets. In fact, the outer planets are generally much larger and more massive than the inner planets. This is because they are primarily composed of gases and ice, which makes them less dense but more massive.
