A diagram of the solar system shows the sun in the middle. Why does every other object orbit around the sun?(1 point)
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The sun is so bright.
The sun is so bright.
The sun is an average size for a star.
The sun is an average size for a star.
The sun is the most massive object in the solar system.
The sun is the most massive object in the solar system.
The sun is smaller than other objects in the solar system.
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Why could rockets blast off from the moon more easily than from Earth?(1 point)
Responses
The pull of gravity on the moon is one-sixth of that on Earth.
The pull of gravity on the moon is one-sixth of that on Earth.
The night temperature is lower on the moon than on Earth.
The night temperature is lower on the moon than on Earth.
The pull of gravity is greater on the moon than on Earth.
The pull of gravity is greater on the moon than on Earth.
The moon has more atmosphere than Earth.
The pull of gravity on the moon is one-sixth of that on Earth.
A student makes a chart that shows the similarities between a moon and asteroid. Which similarity should be included?(1 point)
Responses
They both orbit larger objects.
They both orbit larger objects.
They are both types of gas giants.
They are both types of gas giants.
They are both the size of a planet.
They are both the size of a planet.
They both orbit the sun.
They both orbit larger objects.
The sun is smaller than other objects in the solar system.
I apologize for the incorrect response. The correct answer is:
The sun is the most massive object in the solar system.