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No, quantum entanglement does not allow for immediate effects or communication between distant objects, such as a distant planet and Earth.

Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon in quantum physics where two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the state of one particle is dependent on the state of another, regardless of the distance between them. When two particles are entangled, measuring the state of one particle instantaneously determines the state of the other, even if they are separated by vast distances.

However, it's important to note that this instantaneous correlation does not allow for the transfer of information or the ability to influence events faster than the speed of light. The information obtained from measuring one entangled particle cannot be used to transmit a message or cause an immediate effect on the other particle. The measurement outcomes are random and only become apparent when the measurement results are compared.

The limitations imposed by the theory of relativity prevent any faster-than-light communication or influence, which means that events on a distant planet cannot have an immediate effect on Earth through quantum entanglement.

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