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In summary, a solar wave is a term that may refer to the charged particles emitted by the sun, also known as solar wind. Pluto was not considered a planet because our understanding of our solar system has expanded to include the discovery of the Kuiper Belt and other objects similar in size to Pluto. This has led to the need for a logical cutoff point for what is considered a planet.
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what is the term " Solar wave"
and why pluto was not consider a planet?:confused:
 
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ultranet said:
what is the term " Solar wave"
Never heard of it. Can you provide some source material?

ultranet said:
why pluto was not consider a planet?:confused:
Because we named Pluto a planet before we understood the makeup of our solar system. The discovery of the Kuiper Belt shows us that Pluto is merely one of many. And we have now discovered other objects in similar positions that are even larger than Pluto, and we expect to discover even more.

We have two choices: we can add to the list of planets indefinitely, or we can create some sort of logical cutoff point as to what is a planet and what is not.
 
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ultranet said:
what is the term " Solar wave"

Possibly you mean "solar shock wave"?
The sun emits charged particles (electrons, protons ) this is called "solar wind". When this wind hits a magnetic field of a planet, it creates a solar shock wave.
 

1. How many planets are in our solar system?

There are eight planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

2. What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, with a diameter of about 88,000 miles.

3. What is the nearest planet to the sun?

Mercury is the nearest planet to the sun, with an average distance of about 36 million miles.

4. How many moons does Jupiter have?

Jupiter has 79 known moons, the most of any planet in our solar system.

5. What is a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, casting a shadow on the earth and blocking the sun's light from reaching certain areas.

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