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What role does the mass of an object have in determining whether it will be classified as a planet or dwarf planet?

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Answer: Look at explanation.

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According to the IAU's definition, a planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris. On the other hand, a dwarf planet also orbits the Sun and is spherical in shape but has not cleared its orbit of other debris.

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