The nebular theory is the most widely accepted theory about the formation of the solar system. Look at the tiles below and drag the statements that are in agreement with the nebular theory. Select the objects by clicking on the tile. Clicking on a selected object will deselect it. A gigantic cloud of gas and dust collapsed. As the nebular particles moved closer together, intense pressure blew them apart. The sun's great mass formed from the matter pulled in from all parts of the nebular cloud. The force of gravity pulled the particles in the nebula towards one another, forming a rotating disk. When the particles were in close range, intense pressure caused them to stick together. The sun's great mass formed from the matter that was at the center of the disk.
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The Nebular Theory suggests that the solar system formed from the gravitational collapse of a giant interstellar gas and dust cloud, known as a nebula. Over time, this nebula underwent a process of condensation and flattening into a disk shape, with the Sun Show more…
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Hi, the answer choices are all the same. Any help appreciated with this question, thanks.
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Question 4 According to the Nebula Theory, which of the following statements best describes how the planets of the solar system formed? They are the remains of an exploded star once paired with the Sun. They formed from a cloud of dust and gas. The Sun captured them from smaller, older nearby stars. They are condensed rings of matter thrown off by the Sun.
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