Which Process Is Required to Allow a Gravitationally-Collapsing Gas Cloud

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which process is required to allow a gravitationally-collapsing gas cloud to continue to collapse?

• A) The cloud must radiate much of its thermal energy.
• B) The cloud must trap most of its thermal energy.
• C) The cloud must collide with other clouds.
• D) New dust particles must continually be made in the cloud.

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