Which of the following statements about our Sun is not true?
A) The Sun's diameter is about 5 times that of Earth.
B) The Sun is a star.
C) The Sun contains more than 98% of all the mass in our solar system.
D) The Sun is made mostly of hydrogen and helium.
A) The Sun's diameter is about 5 times that of Earth.
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