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The distance from the Sun affected temperature and material states during formation
The gravitational pull of the Sun is stronger for the inner planets
The inner planets formed first and collected more material
Asteroids prevented the outer planets from growing larger
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Near the Sun, temperatures were very hot. Other options are incorrect because People sometimes think the Sun’s pull is stronger closer by, so inner planets would be bigger; The idea that inner planets formed first and grabbed more material is a misconception.
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Formation of Solar System
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The process of the Solar System's creation, where planets, asteroids, and comets formed from a flat disk of material around the Sun. Inner planets were warmer, smaller, and rocky, while outer planets were colder and larger, with ice mixed in. Gravity from outer planets influenced the movement of ice chunks, leading to the formation and distribution of comets.
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The process of the Solar System's creation, where planets, asteroids, and comets formed from a flat disk of material around the Sun. Inner planets were warmer, smaller, and rocky, while outer planets were colder and larger, with ice mixed in. Gravity from outer planets influenced the movement of ice chunks, leading to the formation and distribution of comets.
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