Question

1. the planet mercury has a diameter of 4,878 km whereas the moon has a radius of 1736.5 km. which object is larger and why? o the moon is larger because its radius is 2,439 km. o the planet mercury is larger because its radius is 4,878 km. o the moon is larger because its radius is 4,878 km. o the planet mercury is larger because its radius is 2,439 km.

Explanation:

Step1: Compare the radii

The radius of Mercury is 2439 km and the radius of the Moon is 1736.5 km. Since 2439>1736.5.

Answer:

The planet Mercury is larger because its radius is 2439 km.