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There isn't much difference except Pluto has a very low mass and is considered a "Dwarf Planet" and part of the Kuiper Belt. The Kuiper Belt is a collection of around 70,000 objects very similar to Pluto.
Rules for being a Planet are:
1. Orbits around the Sun
2. Has sufficient mass to assume a nearly round shape
3. Has cleared the neighborhood (is gravitationally dominant) around its orbit
Dwarf Planets only meet the first two requirements.
What else can I help you with?
What is number of planets in our solar system?
There are 8 planets not including Pluto and 9 including Pluto.
Is Pluto denser than the terrestrial planets?
No. Pluto is significantly less dense than the terrestrial planets. A large portion of Pluto is made of ice, which is less dense than thr eock and metal that compose the terrestrial planets.
How are inner planets alike?
Inner planets are all terrestrial in nature, meaning they have solid surfaces made of rock and metal. They are all relatively small in size compared to the outer gas giants. Additionally, they all have few or no moons and lack thick atmospheres like those found on gas giants.
Describe Pluto's size as compared to the other planets.?
Pluto is about half the size of Mercury, which is the smallest "true" planet.
The most obvious difference between the terrestrial and the jovian planets is?
The most obvious difference between terrestrial and jovian planets is their composition. Terrestrial planets are rocky and dense, while jovian planets are mostly composed of gases and lack a solid surface. Additionally, jovian planets are typically larger in size and have extensive ring systems.
What are some differences between Pluto and solid inner planets?
One major difference is their size. Pluto is significantly smaller than the solid inner planets like Earth, Mars, Venus, and Mercury. Another difference is their composition. Inner planets are primarily composed of rock and metal, while Pluto is composed mostly of ice and rock. Additionally, inner planets have clear and defined orbits around the Sun, while Pluto's orbit is more eccentric and tilted.
Which planets have the most space between them?
The planets that have the most space between them are mercury and Pluto.
What is the main difference between moons and planets?
moons are usually lumps of rocks caught in a planets gravitational pull planets can be made of gas and have to be a certain(Pluto is no longer a planet because it is too small)
What is the difference of the formation of the inner and outer planets?
The main difference is that the inner planets are smaller and are nearer the sun te outer planets are after the earth starting with Mars and ending with Pluto.
Which planets are in between Pluto and the sun?
The known ones are . . .MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptune
How does Pluto interact with planets?
Pluto does not interact with any planets.
Why Pluto is not between the 8 others planets?
because it is a dwarf planet
What planets is the kuiper belt located between?
The Kuiper belt is not between any planets. It is far beyond the orbits of Neptune and Pluto.
What is one difference of dwarf planets and asteroids?
asteroids are small chunks of rock which move in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter while dwarf planets like Pluto have a centrifugal force and orbit the sun.
What does Pluto not have that planets do?
Pluto does not have an orbit clear of asteroids and debris. Planets do.
What are the two planets between Pluto and Saturn?
Uranus and Neptune, although Pluto's orbit sometimes goes inside Neptune's orbit.
What is the size comparison between planets and dwarf planets?
Planets are generally much larger in size compared to dwarf planets. For example, Earth has a diameter of about 12,742 km, while the dwarf planet Pluto has a diameter of about 2,377 km. This size difference is one of the criteria used to differentiate between planets and dwarf planets in our solar system.
