Q. Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to our solar system?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
The Earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system
Explanation: 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.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
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.
(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.