Physics (Astrophysics)

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What do all planets in out solar system orbit?

They orbit the Sun

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What is an example of a dwarf planet?

E.g Pluto

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What orbit the Sun?

The eight, comets and asteroids

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What are comets made up of?

Made up of ice and dust

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What are asteroids made up of?

Made up of metal and rocks

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What are natural satellites?

A natural celestial body that orbits a larger astronomical object

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What are artificial satellites?

Man-made machines that orbit the planets

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What will happen to the temperature if an asteroid collided into Earth?

The temperature will eventually decrease

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In what degree is the instantaneous velocity of the earth at?

The velocity of the earth is at 90 degree

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What happens to the speed and velocity of the satellites orbitting the planets?

The velocity changes but the speed remains the same