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Which one is the definition of planets?

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QUESTION

Which one is the definition of planets?

  1. luminous heavenly bodies revolving around a star

  2. non-luminous heavenly bodies

  3. luminous heavenly bodies that twinkle

  4. luminous heavenly bodies that do not twinkle

ANSWER
Correct Option: Option B,

non-luminous heavenly bodies


A planet is an astronomical body orbiting a star or stellar remnant that. is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity,; is not massive enough to cause thermonuclear fusion, and; has cleared its neighbouring region of planetesimals.

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