In the Proto- Solar System Nebula, Gravity Pulled Matter Together

question 95

Multiple Choice

In the proto- solar system nebula, gravity pulled matter together to form larger bodies. As they collided, what happened to these bodies?

• A) Oblique collisions caused individual bodies to spin.
• B) Immense heat was released within the colliding bodies as gravitational potential energy was converted to heat.
• C) The objects temporarily broke apart and then reformed into large objects, cooling rapidly during the breakup period.
• D) The objects broke apart to form asteroids, much like a neutron colliding with a heavy atom produces fission.

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