Space Test Review Unit 6

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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 comet?

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A comet is an object made of ice, gas, and dust that orbits the Sun, often forming a glowing coma and tail when close to the Sun.

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What are asteroids?

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Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the gravitational pull?

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Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.

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What is unique about Earth's Moon?

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Earth is the only planet in our solar system with one Moon.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, while a moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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What is the Milky Way galaxy?

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The Milky Way galaxy is the galaxy that contains our solar system, consisting of billions of stars, planets, and other celestial objects.

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What is Newton's 1st law of motion?

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Newton's 1st law states that an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

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What is centripetal force?

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Centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle.

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What is the role of the Sun in the solar system?

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The Sun is the central star of the solar system, providing light and heat, and its gravitational pull keeps the planets in orbit.

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