8.1.1

The Solar System

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The Solar System

Our solar system is a small part of the Milky Way Galaxy. It is made up of:

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The Sun

  • The Sun is the only star in our solar system.
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Planets and dwarf planets

  • Planets and dwarf planets orbit around the Sun.
    • There are eight planets in our solar system (Pluto is a dwarf planet).
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Moons

  • Moons are in orbit around many of the planets.
  • Moons are called natural satellites.
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Comets and asteroids

  • Comets and asteroids also orbit around the Sun.

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2Electricity

3Particle Model of Matter

4Atoms & Radiation

5Forces

5.1Basics of Motion

5.2Forces

5.3Effects of Forces

5.4Pressure

6Waves

7Magnetism

8Astrophysics

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