8.1.1

The Solar System

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The Solar System

There are billions of galaxies in the universe, each of which contains billions of stars. The Milky Way galaxy contains our solar system, which 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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1Forces & Motion

1.1Basics of Motion

1.2Forces

1.3Effects of Forces

1.4Stopping Distance

1.5Forces & Elasticity

2Electricity

3Waves

4Energy Resources & Energy Transfers

5Solids, Liquids & Gases

6Magnetism & Electromagnetism

7Radioactivity & Particles

8Astrophysics

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