Characteristics of dwarf planet - Science & Technology

Q.  Which of the following is not characteristic of dwarf planet?

- Published on 04 Apr 15

a. Is in orbit around the Sun
b. Able to remove smaller bodies near their orbits by collision, capture, or gravitational disturbance
c. Is not a satellite
d. All the above

ANSWER: Able to remove smaller bodies near their orbits by collision, capture, or gravitational disturbance
 
Planets are able to remove smaller bodies near their orbits by collision, capture, or gravitational disturbance, whereas dwarf planets lack the mass to do so.

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