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Substances torn out of the sun

Jean-Jeffrey Tidal Theory

Propose that the solar system originated from a nebula gas and dust around 4.5 billion years ago

Kant-Laplace Nebular Theory

Created through vortex motions

Descartes Vortex Theory

Created by a collision between the sun and a giant comet

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Nebula cloud made of dust and gas

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Experts in the field of cosmology

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Study of the universe

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composed mainly of dense, rocky, and metallic materials

Terrestrial Planets Signup and view all the answers

Composed mainly in gases

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Largest Dwarf Planet

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Origin of the Solar System

The solar system formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago from a nebula composed of gas and dust.
Vortex motions within the nebula played a crucial role in the formation of the solar system.
A hypothesis suggests the solar system might have originated from a collision between the sun and a giant comet.

Composition of the Nebula

The initial nebula consisted mainly of dense, rocky, and metallic materials.
Gases also constituted a significant part of the nebula, facilitating the early processes of the solar system's formation.

Field of Study

Cosmology is the scientific field focused on studying the universe's origins, structure, and evolution.

Smallest Celestial Bodies

Identify the largest dwarf planet in the solar system, highlighting its significance in cosmic studies.

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Explore the fascinating world of materials ejected from the sun's surface in this quiz. Test your knowledge on solar physics and the implications of these substances for our understanding of the universe. Learn about the processes that lead to these phenomena and their significance in space science.