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Which of the following is a celestial body that revolves around a planet?

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Satellite

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Star

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Comet

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Asteroid

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The correct option is A Satellite
A celestial body that revolves around a planet is known as a satellite, or more precisely called a natural satellite. A natural satellite is also simply called a moon. Most of the planets in our Solar system have moons. Earth is a planet with a natural satellite, and many artifical (man made) satellites.

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