Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321934529
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, Kenneth G. Pinzke
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 1LR
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The steps that are involved in the formation of the solar system based on the nebular theory.

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Nebula in the solar system is a mass of gases, dust, and debris that is present abundantly in the universe. The dust and the debris are from the particles that are exploded off in a collision of large celestial bodies.

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The steps that take place in the formation of the solar system, according to the nebular theory are as follows:

  • The young solar nebula starts to collapse to give rise to a solar system.
  • The solar nebula rotates, flattens due to gravity and the center of the solar nebula begins to heat to very high temperature.
  • The planetesimals form inside the swirling disk which is the protoplanetary disk or the debris disk.
  • The largest planetesimals start to grow in size under the effect of gravity, attracting and capturing more gas and dust.
  • The small planetesimals collide with the big rock fragments and form planets, asteroids, meteorites, and so on.
  • A star is born from the big bang and the debris like gases, and dust is blown, from the center of the nebula, thus forming a new solar system.

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