Question
Differentiate between a Planet and a Satellite.
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S.NO
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Planet
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S.NO
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Satellite
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(i)
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Planets receive heat and light from the Sun around which they revolve.
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(a)
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The Satellites revolve round their planets. They too have no fight of their own but only reflect the fight received from the Sim.
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(ii)
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Planets have a spherical body.
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(b)
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Satellites are relatively small bodies.
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(iii)
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There are nine major planets, our Earth is also one of them.
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(c)
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There are only 57 satellites in our Solar System.
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(iv)
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A planet is called a ‘Wanderer’.
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(d)
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A satellite is called a moon. It also means a smaller companion.
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(v)
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Planets move round the Sun.
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(e)
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Satellites revolve round the planets and accompany them in their revolution round the Sun.
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