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javeds

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The solar system contains about 100 billion stars.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What physical characteristics of Mercury distinguish it among all the planets in our solar system?
 
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pallen55

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

Mercury has the most eccentric orbit of any of the planets. Mercury's orbital plane has the highest inclination to the ecliptic. Mercury is the smallest body considered a planet in the solar system.


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