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Why are all the planets round?

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Due to the Sun's rays

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Due to gravity

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Due to the elliptical orbit

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Due to the gasses present on them

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Solution

The correct option is B
Due to gravity

Planet themselves holds gravity so any irregular structure itself is converted to a spherical structure.

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