How Did Protoplanets Develop

question 60

Multiple Choice

How did protoplanets develop?

• A)They grew in size primarily by accretion.
• B)They grew in size primarily by condensation.
• C)They grew in size by collecting the particles in the solar wind.
• D)They grew in size by the collision and coalescing of planetesimals.

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Book Value

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