UNIVERSE
SOLAR SYSTEM FORMATION
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Question
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the gas planets are very close to the sun
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the gas planets are very far from the sun
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there is no gas at all on planets close to the sun
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there is a huge nebula of gas on the edge of our solar system
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Sun and the planets formed together, 4.6 billion years ago, from a cloud of gas and dust called the solar nebula. A shock wave from a nearby supernova explosion probably initiated the collapse of the solar nebula. The Sun formed in the center, and the planets formed in a thin disk orbiting around it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Solar system formation began approximately 4.5 billion years ago, when gravity pulled a cloud of dust and gas together to form our solar system.
Detailed explanation-3: -Gas giants, like Jupiter or Saturn in our solar system, are composed mostly of helium and/or hydrogen. Gas giants nearer to their stars are often called “hot Jupiters.” More variety is hidden within these broad categories.