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Accretion
B
Gravitational influence
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Nebular hypothesis
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Angular momentum
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Answer
The Sun and the large planets create strong pulls called gravity wells. These wells pull dust and gas together, helping dust clump into planets and other objects. The deeper the well, the faster and closer material falls in. For example, Jupiter’s deep gravity well captures many asteroids and comets, shaping the Solar System’s structure. This explains why larger bodies dominate the formation of planets and other bodies.
Detailed Explanation
When large planets form, they pull nearby dust and gas with their gravity. Other options are incorrect because People often think planet growth is only about sticking together, but that describes accretion, the gathering of material; The nebular hypothesis is a broad story of how the Sun and planets formed, not the force that shapes their paths.
Key Concepts
Formation of Solar System
Gravitational interactions
Planetary dynamics
Topic
Formation of Solar System
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hard level question
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understand
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