Question

Which of the following is not a member of the solar system?
(A) An asteroid.
(B) A satellite.
(C) A constellation.
(D) A comet.

Answer 1

Hint In this question, use the definition of the asteroid, satellite, constellation, and the comet to know which of them is not the member of the solar system Asteroids are the natural occurring, they are the rocky objects. Comets are cosmic snowballs that orbits around the Sun. And a Constellation is formed by the group of stars.

Complete step by step answer
 Let us consider the given options to understand.
Asteroids are the rocky objects that orbit around the sun. Asteroids are also known as the minor planets but they are much smaller than the planet. So the Asteroid belongs to the Sun. see the diagram of the Asteroid.
Comets are the cosmic snowballs that are moving about the Sun and the Comet has a highly eccentric orbit, Comet heats up and spews the dust and gases, and it is having a glowing head which is larger than most planets. See the diagram of the Comet.
A Constellation is an area that is formed by the group of Stars in the sky that group of Stars make up a certain pattern. We have eighty-eight named Constellations which are named because of their shape made by the brightest stars within the Constellation.
The satellite is a type of equipment or machine that is sent into space to orbit around the earth, a satellite is used for collecting the information or communicating by television, radio etc. See the diagram of the Satellite.
Therefore, a satellite is not considered as a member of the solar system. So, the option (B) is correct.

Note
As we know that the satellites are the machines or the equipment that are made by people. These satellites are used to collect the information. Satellites move around the planet.