Question

Q4 What is meant by the solar system?​

Answer 1

• the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit round the sun, together with smaller bodies in the form of asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.

Answer 2

The term Solar System refers to the "family" of the Sun. The Sun is a star around which eight planets, among other celestial objects, revolve in orbits. This whole system of bodies is called the Solar System