As the Forming Planet Jupiter Moved Through the Early Outer

question 73

Multiple Choice

As the forming planet Jupiter moved through the early outer solar system, it collided with huge numbers of gas and dust particles there. What effect did this have?

• A) The additional mass made the young Jupiter move faster, causing it to migrate inward to the region where, according to Kepler's third law, periods are shorter and speeds faster.
• B) The additional mass made the young Jupiter move more slowly, causing it to migrate outward to the region where, according to Kepler's third law, periods are longer and speeds slower.
• C) The additional mass made the young Jupiter move faster, giving it more energy and causing it to migrate outward.
• D) The additional mass made the young Jupiter move more slowly, giving it less energy and causing it to migrate inward.

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