Introduction to solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, that are bound by gravity.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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Which planet is known for having the fastest rotation?

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Jupiter completes a rotation in about 10 hours, making it the planet with the fastest rotation in the Solar System.

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What do all planets in the Solar System orbit around?

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All planets in the Solar System orbit around the Sun.

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What is the longest day compared to its year in the Solar System?

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Venus has the longest day (rotation period) compared to its year (revolution period).

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Why is Pluto no longer classified as a planet?

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Pluto is no longer classified as a planet because it does not clear its orbit of other debris.

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Which planet has the most extensive ring system?

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Saturn is known for having the most extensive ring system in the Solar System.

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What is a revolution in terms of planets?

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A revolution is the movement of a planet around the Sun, completing one full orbit.

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What is a rotation in terms of planets?

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A rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, resulting in day and night.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, containing numerous rocky bodies.