How is the sun different from planets?

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chandramohanPanakkal
Dec 26, 2015

Sun is a star.It gives off huge amount of energy in the form of heat and light.

Explanation:

Sun is a star.It is 1.3 million times bigger than earth by volume..It is mostly ionized gas called Plasma..At its core nuclear fusion takes place..Planets are small compared to Sun.They do not have their own light.They shine by reflected sun light.
Temperature of core of Sun Hottest planet Venus have only surface temperature about500 deg C.n is 15 million deg K and surface is about 5700 degree K.

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