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What is a large body of gases or rock and metal that rotates and orbits around a star?
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∙ 12y ago
That is called a planet.
That is called a planet.
That is called a planet.
That is called a planet.
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∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThat is called a planet.
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What is the difference between orbiting and rotation?
To orbit is to revolve or go around something else. Satellites, the space shuttle, space stations, and the Moon all orbit (go around) the Earth. Astronomically, this is the motion caused by the gravitational pull of another object. Earth orbits our yellow-dwarf G-2 sun, and the Sun (and its solar system) orbits within the Milky Way galaxy. Here's a more simple example: a person can orbit another person by simply running around them in a circle.To rotate is to spin around. Earth rotates on its axis at about 1037 miles per hour. A person can rotate by standing in one place and turning around and around.Earth actually orbits and rotates at the same time : it spins while it moves in a circle around the Sun. A person can spin continuously while moving in a circle, but it would make them dizzy!A. ORBIT: one body in space keeps moving in a large 'almost-circle' around another. Example, the Moon orbits the Earth while the Earth (and Moon) orbit the Sun.B. ROTATION: one body in space spins like a top around its own axis. Example, the Moon rotates, the Earth rotates, the Sun rotates.
Why isn't Pluto a star?
A star is a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy from thermonuclear reactions in its interior. Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet, a planet being a large celestial body that orbits a star and does not radiate any large amounts of nuclear energy. The star Pluto orbits in the Solar System is our Sun.
What does it mean when your teacher asks what is a satellite on a planet?
any large object that orbits around the planet or AKA moon
How can you tell something is a planet and not a moon?
A planet is in direct orbit around a central star, while a moon is in orbit around a large body (a planet) rather than in a direct orbit around a star. The moon orbits the planet, while the planet orbits the sun.
What is a large body of rock or gas that orbits a star?
A planet is a large body of rock or gas that orbits a star, such as the sun.
A large object that orbits a star is a?
Planet.
What is an large object that flaots around the sun that starts with an m?
The planet Mars rotates around the Sun. Meteors would not work as they only come to Earth. And the Sun does not have Moons, it has planets.
Describe how large amounts of volcanic gases can affect weather around earth?
same question for homework~ :l
What is an object that's moves around a large object?
Astronomically speaking, an object that orbits a larger object is a satellite. I.E. the moon is the earth's satellit
What is a minor body that orbits the orbit or neptune?
An object that orbits Neptune would be called a MOON of Neptune, if it is large enough.
Which planet is large body and orbits the sun?
All the planets are large bodies that orbit the sun.
Is a turbine a large wheel that rotates when pushed by water wind or steam?
Yes, a turbine is a large wheel that rotates when pushed by water, wind, or steam. It is connected to the dynamo (alternator) that generates electric power.
