The Large Planetesimals Would Have Grown Faster Than the Smaller

question 38

Multiple Choice

The large planetesimals would have grown faster than the smaller planetesimals because

• A)they were moving faster in their orbits than the smaller planetesimals.
• B)their stronger gravity would pull in more material.
• C)there was more material located near them that could be accreted.
• D)the smaller planetesimals were covered by a layer of material that was lost during collisions.
• E)All of the other choices are correct.

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