alleryWhat share of the Solar System's total mass does the Sun hold?
AAbout 75 percent
BAbout 90 percent
CAbout 99.86 percent
DAbout 50 percent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. About 99.86 percent
1. The Sun is by far the most massive body in the Solar System.
2. Its mass makes up 99.86 percent of the total.
3. Values like 50, 75 or 90 percent understate how little mass is left for planets and smaller bodies.
_Source: Wikipedia, Solar System, Sun_
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