Exploring Our Solar System and Beyond

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the sun, develops a glowing coma and often a tail.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth, and moon, affecting how much of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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Where is our solar system located in the Milky Way galaxy?

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Our solar system is located in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy.

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What is the composition of a comet?

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A comet is composed of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion; it keeps objects moving in a straight line unless acted upon by a force.

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How do gravity and inertia interact in the solar system?

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Gravity pulls objects together, while inertia keeps them moving in a straight line, allowing planets to orbit the sun.

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits the sun and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet has not cleared its orbit.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.