Question

What is used as a standard unit to measure the mass of other stars and celestial objects in the Universe?

• A. Mass of the Sun
• B. Mass of the Moon
• C. Mass of the Earth
• D. Mass of the Jupiter

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mass of the Sun

The mass of the Sun is used as a standard unit to measure the mass of other stars and celestial objects in the Universe.
Solar mass is denoted by ${\text{M}}_{\text{Sun}}$ or ${\text{M}}_{\odot }$, and
$1{\text{M}}_{\text{Sun}}$ or $1{\text{M}}_{\odot }=$$2\times {10}^{30}\text{kg}$