Why would the larger planetesimals have grown faster than the smaller planetesimals?
A)They were moving faster in their orbits than the smaller planetesimals.
B)Their stronger gravity would pull in more material.
C)There was more material located near them that could be accreted.
D)The smaller planetesimals were covered by a layer of material that was lost during collisions.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Larger planetesimals have stronger gravity, which would pull in more material and allow them to grow faster than smaller planetesimals.

Why Would the Larger Planetesimals Have Grown Faster Than the Smaller