At What Point Does the Accretion Process Turn a Clump

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Essay

At what point does the accretion process turn a clump of debris into a planetesimal?

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Protestant

A follower of any of the Christian churches that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation in the 16th century.

Catholic Immigrants

Individuals who migrate from one country to another and identify with the Catholic faith, often facing specific social, economic, and religious challenges in their new country.

Nativist Movement

Political and social movements that favor native inhabitants over immigrants, often characterized by hostility towards those seen as foreign or outside the dominant culture.