What main feature do the outer planets have in common?
The common features of the outer planets.
Answer to Problem 12RQ
The large distance from the Sun, gaseous environment, heavy mass, large gravitational force and heavy core are the common features of the outer planets.
Explanation of Solution
The outer planets of a solar system are Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune. These planets are far from the Sun than the inner planets. These planets are gigantic, gaseous and low density.
The gravitational forces on these planets are so strong that no gas from the core of the planets moves outward. The core of these planets collects the gasses until the ignition of Sun happened. These planets have a larger mass.
All the outer planets consist of the ring systems. The outer planets are formed before the solar ignition in the Nebula.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the large distance from the Sun, gaseous environment, heavy mass, large gravitational force and heavy core are the common features of the outer planets.
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