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Are comets the same size as planets?
No, comets are generally much smaller than planets. Comets are composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials and can range in size from a few hundred meters to tens of kilometers in diameter. In comparison, planets are much larger celestial bodies that orbit stars and have a defined spherical shape.
What shape are sun earth and other planets?
The sun is a sphere, while planets are generally spherical in shape due to gravity pulling their mass evenly in all directions. Some planets have slight deviations from a perfect sphere due to rotation or geological activity, but they are still predominantly spherical in shape.
Are asteroids larger than planets?
No. If all of the space rocks in our asteroid belt were put together into one boulder, it would be 1/3 the size of(it was either the Earth or our Moon). If it was the size of a planet or bigger, then it wouldn't be called an asteroid. Asteroids are space rocks floating through space with an irregular shape and is really small compared to planets, moons, etc. They are leftovers from the formation of our early solar system.
What are inner planet shapes?
The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) in our solar system are all roughly spherical in shape due to their gravity compressing their material into a spherical form. They lack the mass to maintain a more irregular shape like some larger moons or asteroids.
Is Mars round?
The planet Mars is round in shape. All of the planets in our solar system are orbits. The gravitational pull of the sun has formed the planets to be around.
What is the shape of dense body is the size of planets or larger?
Approximately "spherical".
How are moons and planets alike?
Most but not all larger MOONS (bodies that orbit planets, moons, or asteroids) accreted in the same way that PLANETS did, assuming a variable density and a nearly spherical shape. Very large moons such as Titan have many of the characteristics of planets: vulcanism, atmospheres, and weather. Generally speaking, moons orbit planets in the same way that planets orbit stars.
Are comets the same size as planets?
No, comets are generally much smaller than planets. Comets are composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials and can range in size from a few hundred meters to tens of kilometers in diameter. In comparison, planets are much larger celestial bodies that orbit stars and have a defined spherical shape.
What are asteroids larger than?
Asteroids larger than 1 km in diameter are known as planetesimals, while those over 100 km are considered minor planets. Asteroids larger than 1,000 km are usually classified as dwarf planets if they have enough mass for gravity to shape them into a round shape.
What is the difference between dwarf planets and regular planets?
Dwarf planets are smaller than regular planets. Dwarf planets are smaller than the 8 major planets of our solar system. They are not quite planets as they have not cleared their orbit of sufficient matter. They are roughly spherical in shape and orbit the sun directly, so fulfil these two criteria, but have not achieved the third (sufficiently clearing their orbits).
Why planets are of regular in shape while meteors are irregular in shape?
Because of their larger gravity, AND their larger size. Larger gravity will allow smaller hills or other irregularities; larger size means that an irregularity of a certain size will smaller, compared to the size of the planet.
Name of the orbit around the sun?
The SHAPE of the orbit the Earth and most planets and other bodies of mass in space are usually elliptical.
What shape are sun earth and other planets?
The sun is a sphere, while planets are generally spherical in shape due to gravity pulling their mass evenly in all directions. Some planets have slight deviations from a perfect sphere due to rotation or geological activity, but they are still predominantly spherical in shape.
What is the shape of a lemur?
The shape of lemur bodies depends upon the species. Some are small and resemble mice or chipmunks, while others are larger and similar to cats or monkeys.
What is the shape of lemurs?
The shape of lemur bodies depends upon the species. Some are small and resemble mice or chipmunks, while others are larger and similar to cats or monkeys.
Are asteroids larger than planets?
No. If all of the space rocks in our asteroid belt were put together into one boulder, it would be 1/3 the size of(it was either the Earth or our Moon). If it was the size of a planet or bigger, then it wouldn't be called an asteroid. Asteroids are space rocks floating through space with an irregular shape and is really small compared to planets, moons, etc. They are leftovers from the formation of our early solar system.
Can dwarf planets be any shape except round?
Yes, dwarf planets can have a variety of shapes besides being round. Factors like their size, composition, and unique geological history can influence their shape. Some dwarf planets may have irregular shapes due to impacts or gravitational interactions with other celestial bodies.
