What Do We Mean by Accretion in the Context of Planet

question 48

Multiple Choice

What do we mean by accretion in the context of planet formation?

• A)the formation of moons around planets
• B)the growth of planetesimals from smaller solid particles that collided and stuck together
• C)the solidification of ices,rocks,and metal from the gas of the solar nebular
• D)the growth of the Sun as the density of gas increased in the center of the solar nebula

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Shares of ownership in a corporation, granting holders voting rights and a portion of profits in the form of dividends.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that displays a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity at a specific moment, showing the company's financial position.

Wages Payable

The total amount of wages that a company owes to its employees for work that has been completed but not yet paid for.

Common Stock

Common stock represents units of ownership interest or equity in a corporation and usually comes with voting rights to elect the board of directors.