In the Solar System, the Distribution of Light and Heavy

question 47

Multiple Choice

In the solar system, the distribution of light and heavy elements is as follows

• A) Within a few astronomical units of the center, most of the matter consists of heavy elements. Beyond that, most of the matter consists of light elements.
• B) Within a few astronomical units of the center, most of the matter consists of light elements. Beyond that, most of the matter consists of heavy elements.
• C) Most of the light and heavy elements are within a few astronomical units of the center.
• D) Most of the light and heavy elements are generally farther than a few astronomical units from the center.

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