Explanation

• The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.
• 5th planet
• 79 known moons (Maximum number of moons)
• The Great Red Spot is a prominent feature
• Giant planet and the fastest-rotating planet 
• Rotates approximately once every 10 hours.
• Age is about 4.603 billion years.

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• Mercury is the smallest planet of the solar system.

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Explanation

• Satellites and the Moon move in an elliptical orbit around Earth.
• Their distance from Earth changes at different points in the orbit.
• The farthest point from Earth is given a special scientific name called apogee.
• The closest point has a different name called perigee.

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Explanation

• Earth moves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit.
• Because of this, the distance between Earth and Sun changes during the year.
• The point where Earth is closest to the Sun is called perihelion.
• This occurs in early January every year.

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Explanation

• A cream separator works on the principle of centrifugal force.
• When milk spins rapidly, heavier and lighter components separate.
• The heavier skimmed milk moves outward.
• The lighter cream stays closer to the center.

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Explanation

• A nuclear reactor uses control rods to regulate the fission chain reaction.
• These rods absorb excess neutrons and prevent the reaction from becoming uncontrollable.
• When the reaction becomes too intense, the rods are inserted deeper into the reactor core.
• Cadmium is commonly used because it is an excellent neutron absorber.

Last verified on 31-05-2026