Why do some planets have more moons than other planets?

Answer 1

All matter has a gravitational pull. Even you have a gravitational pull too. It is just that since your mass isn't quite as big as the Earth, your you can't see things moving towards you. When you jump, the Earth pulls you down. THat is cause the Earth is considerably bigger than you and you are attracted to the Earth. Some planets have more moons because of their mass. Since they are bigger and more massive, they pull much more stuff around them to orbit.

Answer 2

Moons are formed when planets are formed as chunks of matter spin off from the proto-planet. Larger planets tended to spin off more chunks that were formed as moons. Additionally, larger planets had heavier gravitational pulls which allowed them to attract stray objects as moons.

Answer 3

The number of moons a planet has depends on a variety of factors, including the planet's size, proximity to other celestial bodies, and history of collisions. Larger planets with stronger gravity are more likely to capture and retain moons. In contrast, smaller planets may have fewer moons due to weaker gravitational forces.