According to Our Theory of Solar System Formation, Why Do

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to our theory of solar system formation, why do we find some exceptions to the general rules and patterns of the planets?

• A) Our theory is not quite correct because it cannot explain these exceptions.
• B) Most of the exceptions are the result of giant impacts or close gravitational encounters.
• C) The exceptions probably represent objects that formed recently, rather than early in the history of the solar system.
• D) The exceptions probably represent objects that were captured by our solar system from interstellar space.
• E) The exceptions exist because, even though our theory is as correct as possible, nature never follows rules precisely.

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