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What is the Era of Nuclei characterized by?
What is the Era of Nuclei characterized by?
What are Jovian/Gas Giant Planets mainly composed of?
What are Jovian/Gas Giant Planets mainly composed of?
What does the Nebular Hypothesis state?
What does the Nebular Hypothesis state?
What did George Lemaitre propose?
What did George Lemaitre propose?
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What is a protoplanet?
What is a protoplanet?
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What is the Nebular Hypothesis?
What is the Nebular Hypothesis?
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What is the primary composition of Jovian/Gas Giant Planets?
What is the primary composition of Jovian/Gas Giant Planets?
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What is the Era of Nuclei characterized by?
What is the Era of Nuclei characterized by?
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What did George Lemaitre propose?
What did George Lemaitre propose?
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What is the term used for the smallest particle of light?
What is the term used for the smallest particle of light?
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Study Notes
Era of Nuclei
- Characterized by the formation of atomic nuclei, primarily hydrogen and helium, in the early universe.
- Occurred shortly after the Big Bang when temperatures and densities decreased enough for protons and neutrons to combine.
Jovian/Gas Giant Planets
- Mainly composed of hydrogen and helium, with traces of heavier elements.
- Large atmospheres surround small rocky cores, leading to significant differentiation in structure and composition.
Nebular Hypothesis
- Proposes that the solar system formed from a rotating disk of gas and dust known as the solar nebula.
- The process involves the gravitational collapse of this nebula, leading to the formation of the Sun and planets.
George Lemaitre's Proposal
- Proposed the idea of an expanding universe, leading to the formulation of what is now known as the Big Bang theory.
- Suggested that the universe originated from a "primeval atom," which underwent rapid expansion.
Protoplanet
- A large body formed through the accumulation of dust and gas in a protoplanetary disk.
- Represents a stage in the development of a planet, before it becomes fully formed.
Primary Composition of Jovian/Gas Giant Planets
- Dominantly hydrogen and helium, which contributes to their low density compared to terrestrial planets.
- Envelopes of gases extend to large diameters, characterized by a lack of solid surface.
Smallest Particle of Light
- Referred to as a "photon."
- Represents a fundamental particle in quantum mechanics, crucial in the study of light and electromagnetic radiation.
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Test your knowledge on the origin of the solar system, habitable conditions, eras, nebulae, matter, photons, and Jovian gas giant planets.
