The process of accretion in planetary formation is the
A) slow accumulation of solid particles by gravity and collision into larger,solid objects.
B) slow acquisition from deep space by the giant planets of their complement of moons,by gravitational capture.
C) slow condensation by gravity of gas atoms into large dense gas clouds,which become the planets.
D) relatively rapid gravitational collapse (in less than 106 years) of gas clouds to form planets.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q5: The material from which our solar system
Q62: The manner in which the terrestrial planets
Q63: The temperature began to rise at the
Q65: Suppose you were to go back in
Q66: A proplyd is
A) a primitive organism thought
Q68: More than any other,which physical parameter probably
Q69: The most probable theory for the solar
Q70: If a large cloud of gas and
Q71: The reason for the vast amount of
Q72: The most probable time sequence for the
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents