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Who first proposed the Nebular Hypothesis for the origin of the planets?
Who first proposed the Nebular Hypothesis for the origin of the planets?
- Abbe Georges Lemaitre
- Chamberlain and Moulton
- Pierre Laplace
- Immanuel Kant (correct)
Which scientists revised the Nebular Hypothesis in 1950, proposing the formation of a disk-shaped cloud leading to planet formation?
Which scientists revised the Nebular Hypothesis in 1950, proposing the formation of a disk-shaped cloud leading to planet formation?
- Pierre Laplace and Immanuel Kant
- Chamberlain and Moulton
- Abbe Georges Lemaitre
- Otto Schmidt and Carl Weizascar (correct)
According to the Nebular Hypothesis, how were the planets formed?
According to the Nebular Hypothesis, how were the planets formed?
- Out of a cloud of material associated with a youthful sun (correct)
- As a result of the Big Bang Theory
- Through a wandering star approaching the sun
- From a solar nebula consisting mainly of hydrogen and helium
Who was the first to provide a theory on the origin of the Universe, also known as the Big Bang Theory?
Who was the first to provide a theory on the origin of the Universe, also known as the Big Bang Theory?
Who developed the Nebular Hypothesis in 1796, along with Immanuel Kant?
Who developed the Nebular Hypothesis in 1796, along with Immanuel Kant?
In what year did Chamberlain and Moulton consider that a wandering star approached the sun, resulting in the formation of a cigar-shaped extension of material that got separated from the solar surface?
In what year did Chamberlain and Moulton consider that a wandering star approached the sun, resulting in the formation of a cigar-shaped extension of material that got separated from the solar surface?
What theory explains that the universe originated from a single violent explosion?
What theory explains that the universe originated from a single violent explosion?
At what stage does a star run out of hydrogen fuel at its core?
At what stage does a star run out of hydrogen fuel at its core?
Who provided evidence that the universe is expanding?
Who provided evidence that the universe is expanding?
What is the name of the cloud of gas and dust in space, which is a star's birthplace?
What is the name of the cloud of gas and dust in space, which is a star's birthplace?
What is the stage of star formation where nuclear fusion is yet to begin?
What is the stage of star formation where nuclear fusion is yet to begin?
What is believed to be the core elements forming stars in molecular clouds in interstellar space?
What is believed to be the core elements forming stars in molecular clouds in interstellar space?
Which stage represents an intermediate stage between a protostar and a low mass main sequence star?
Which stage represents an intermediate stage between a protostar and a low mass main sequence star?
What happens during the main sequence stage of a star's evolution?
What happens during the main sequence stage of a star's evolution?
What prevents the core from collapsing when helium fusion ends in a red giant star?
What prevents the core from collapsing when helium fusion ends in a red giant star?
What marks the transformation of a red giant star into a white dwarf?
What marks the transformation of a red giant star into a white dwarf?
What leads to the formation of neutron stars after a supernova explosion?
What leads to the formation of neutron stars after a supernova explosion?
What causes the explosive death of a massive star?
What causes the explosive death of a massive star?
What happens when a white dwarf stops emitting light?
What happens when a white dwarf stops emitting light?
What is the outer layer of gas and dust that is lost when a star changes from a red giant to a white dwarf known as?
What is the outer layer of gas and dust that is lost when a star changes from a red giant to a white dwarf known as?
What are the inner planets also known as?
What are the inner planets also known as?
Which planet was previously considered a planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet?
Which planet was previously considered a planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet?
What is the main component of the thick atmosphere of the outer planets?
What is the main component of the thick atmosphere of the outer planets?
How many moons does Mars have?
How many moons does Mars have?
What is the only natural satellite of Earth called?
What is the only natural satellite of Earth called?
How long does the moon take for both its rotation and revolution around the Earth?
How long does the moon take for both its rotation and revolution around the Earth?
What is believed to be the result of the formation of the moon?
What is believed to be the result of the formation of the moon?
What is the outer layer of the Earth called?
What is the outer layer of the Earth called?
What are the different layers of the Earth starting from the surface?
What are the different layers of the Earth starting from the surface?
What was the earth like during its early stages?
What was the earth like during its early stages?
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