Question

Differences between planets and stars ? (in points)

Answer 1

the earth is an example of planet and orbits the sun,which is a star.A star is usually defined as body of gas which is large enough and dense enough that the heat and crushing pressure at its centre produces nuclear fusion.A solar system is a star with its planets

Answer 2

Stars: Stars are the astronomical objects, produced due to thermonuclear fusion, occurring at its core.

1. A star has its own light.
2. It’s size is bigger in compare to a Planet.
3. A star has very high temperature.
4. Made up of Hydrogen, Helium and other light elements.
5. There is only one star in the solar system. (Sun)

Planet : Planets refers to the celestial object that has a fixed path (orbit), in which it moves around the star.

1. A planet has no light of its own.
2. Planets have low temperatures.
3. They change position.
4. Made up of Solid, liquid or gases, or a combination thereon.
5. There are eight planets in our solar system.
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