Stars produce their own light and energy through nuclear fusion, while planets do not produce light and instead reflect light from stars; additionally, planets orbit around stars. For example, our Sun is a star, and Earth is a planet.
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Difference Between Star and Planet (Explained Simply)Added:
Star versus planet. What's the difference? A star produces its own light. It creates energy through nuclear fusion. A planet does not produce light.
It reflects light from a star. Planets orbit around stars. Star produces light.
Planet reflects light. Our sun is a star. Earth is a planet. Now you know the
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