Question

question: 10
which correctly lists the objects in order of decreasing mass?
o a solar system, jupiter, earth, sun
o b. solar system, jupiter, sun, earth
o c. solar system, sun, jupiter, earth
o d. sun, solar system, jupiter, earth

Explanation:

The Solar System contains the Sun, planets like Jupiter and Earth. The Sun is much more massive than Jupiter, and Jupiter is more massive than Earth. So the order from largest to smallest in terms of mass is Solar System (contains all), then Sun (most massive object in the Solar System), then Jupiter (largest planet), then Earth (smaller planet).

Answer:

C. Solar System, Sun, Jupiter, Earth