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Q. Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to our solar system?

  • (A) The Earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system
  • (B) The predominant element in the composition of Earth is silicon
  • (C) The Sun contains 75 percent of the mass of the solar system
  • (D) The diameter of the Sun is 190 times that of the Earth
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Admin

Earth is the densest planet in the solar system, with an average density of 5.51 g/cm³.

(B) Incorrect: The predominant element in Earth's composition is iron (Fe) and oxygen (O), not silicon.

(C) Incorrect: The Sun actually contains about 99.8% of the total mass of the solar system, not just 75%.

(D) Incorrect: The Sun’s diameter is about 109 times that of Earth, not 190 times.

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