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Small fragments of matter orbiting earth are known as meteoroids. Once they enter the atmosphere of the earth, they become meteors.

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Are there similar atoms on other planets?

It is possible that there are similar atoms on other planets because the fundamental building blocks of matter, such as hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen, are widespread in the universe. However, the specific combination of elements may vary depending on the planet's composition and environmental conditions.


What are fragments of matter similar to planetary matter that orbit between mars and Jupiter?

Those are called asteroids, which are rocky objects that orbit the Sun. They are leftover fragments from the formation of the solar system and are mainly found in the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter.


How can planets be planets if they are gas planets?

A planet is defined as any celestial body which has enough matter to form itself into a sphere (or spheroid), but without enough mass to begin nuclear reactions. This definition has no relation to what the body is made of, so a gas planet is just as much a planet as one made of rock or one made of styrofoam.


Did God make the planets?

It depends on your religious belief. But scientifically, a long time ago, gravity pulled matter in all directions, and over time, became planets. YES. The first answer is not scientific. There is more evidence for creation than "gravity pulling the planets together" such as the laws of Thermodynamics, which state that order (planets) cannot come out of disorder (random gravity and matter). Also, since matter bends space and time (Relativity), matter could not be pulled into planetary forms unless someone (God) created matter, time, and space at the same time.


Why is there less mass on mars than the earth?

Mars has less mass because it is a smaller planet that is made up of roughly similar matter.The mass is the same everywhere. It is the weight that could be different according the difference in gravity among the planets.

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What are small fragments of matter orbiting the sun?

planets


Are there similar atoms on other planets?

It is possible that there are similar atoms on other planets because the fundamental building blocks of matter, such as hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen, are widespread in the universe. However, the specific combination of elements may vary depending on the planet's composition and environmental conditions.


Is matter present in any other planet?

Yes, matter is present on all planets in our solar system, varying in composition and form. For example, rocky planets like Earth and Mars have solid matter on their surfaces, while gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn consist mainly of gases. Additionally, icy planets like Uranus and Neptune have matter in frozen forms such as ice and water.


What are the schematic diagram of the composition of matter?

Schematic diagrams are visual representations of a system or process. The composition of matter refers to the types and relative amounts of different elements present in a substance. A schematic diagram for the composition of matter would typically involve symbols representing the elements present and their proportions, similar to a chemical formula.


What would happen if a planet of similar size to Earth collided with Earth?

Both planets would be destroyed, as the gravitational pull would rip off matter from both planets, and they would be ripped apart.


Could elements only be found in earth?

No, elements exist throughout the universe, not just on Earth. Elements are the building blocks of matter and can be found in stars, planets, and other celestial bodies. They are fundamental to the composition of all known matter.


A mixture of small mineral fragments and organic matter?

Soil


What is a mixture of small mineral fragments and organic matter?

SOIL


What do scientests think is the middle of Saturn?

At the center may be a thick core of solid matter. Nickel


What happens to the composition of matter when matter undergoes a chemical change?

A chemical change involve a change of composition.


In what ways are the three states of matter similar?

The three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) are similar in that they are all forms of matter with mass and volume. They can also undergo physical changes, such as melting or freezing, without changing their chemical composition. Additionally, they are all made up of particles (atoms or molecules) that are constantly in motion.


Are planets an example of matter?

Yes, all in the universe is matter.