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Why is the earth spherical in shape while most asteroids and comets are not?
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∙ 10y ago
Earth is much more massive than asteroids and comets, and thefore has much stronger gravity, which pulls it into a spherical shape. Most asteroids and comets do not have strong enough gravity to do this.
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∙ 14y agoThe strength of gravity on small asteroids is less than the strength of the rock.
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∙ 10y agoasteroid have irregular size.Asteroid are minor planets(small solar system bodies and dwarf planet).
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∙ 11y agoit was theoretically hit by an exploding planet resulting in the asteroid belt.
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