Celestial Objects and Gravity

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a collection of celestial objects, including the Sun and the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit it.

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What is the largest object in our Solar System?

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The Sun is the largest object in our Solar System.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force of attraction between two objects that is directly related to their mass and inversely related to the distance between them.

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a celestial object that orbits a planet. For example, Phobos is a moon that orbits Mars.

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Which planet is known for having an atmosphere mainly composed of nitrogen and oxygen?

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Earth is the planet known for having an atmosphere mainly composed of nitrogen and oxygen.

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What is a celestial object?

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A celestial object is any natural object outside of Earth's atmosphere, such as stars, planets, moons, and asteroids.

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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 celestial body that orbits a planet.

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What is the role of gravity in the Solar System?

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Gravity keeps celestial objects in orbit around the Sun and maintains the structure of the Solar System.

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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 is a meteoroid?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space, smaller than an asteroid, that can enter Earth's atmosphere.