Formation of our Solar System Flashcards
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What theory that is over 200 yrs old, explains all 4 features and also can account for other planetary systems
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Nebular theory
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The process were gravity draws planetesimals together to form planets
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Accretion
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the ?? , an interstellar cloud ,collapsed from gravitional collapse
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Solar Nebula. . Product of many generations of recycling gas. 98 % hydrogen and helium, 2% other material.