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Which planet is the largest in our solar system, containing more mass than all of the other planets combined?

  1. A
    Saturn
  2. JupiterAnswer
  3. C
    Mars
  4. D
    Neptune

Answer

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system by both mass and volume. As a massive gas giant, its mass is more than twice the combined mass of all other planets in the solar system.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the planetary categories and comparative sizes in the solar system.
The outer planets (gas and ice giants) are significantly larger and more massive than the inner terrestrial planets.
Distinguishing between terrestrial and Jovian planets establishes the group containing the largest planetary bodies.
2
Compare the dimensions and mass of the gas giants.
Jupiter has an equatorial diameter of approximately 143,000 kilometers and contains more mass than all other planets combined.
This confirms Jupiter as the largest and most massive planet in the solar system.

Key Concept

Planetary sizes and characteristics in the solar system
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The Solar System and Planets

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