The sun is containing _______ % mass of the solar system?
Correct answer: D. 99.86%
- A. 75.24%
- B. 79.36%
- C. 89.10%
- D. 99.86%
Explanation
The Sun contains about 99.86% of the total mass of the Solar System, with the planets and all other bodies making up the small remainder. Its dominance is due to the large amount of hydrogen and helium gathered during solar-system formation.
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