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Short Response: Solar Nebula Assignment
Rachel Charles
Liberty University
PHSC 121: Introduction to Astronomy
Ann Huber
June 16, 2023
Short Response:
Solar Nebula Assignment
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Short Response: Solar Nebula Assignment
The Solar Nebula theory suggests that the universe was once an almost unimaginable size
cloud in space called a nebula that was made up of gasses and other elements. (
Williams, 2021
)
The cloud was suggested to be impacted by a shockwave that resulted in pirouette after
experiencing turbulence. This resulted the cloud to essentially spin onto itself for which dust and
gasses formed the Sun. However, there are many more mistakes with this theory.
1.
The Solar Nebula theory suggests presents problems with how the planets were formed.
According to the theory, 4.6 billion years ago, particles of dirt would stick together and
form planets. “However, those clumps reach a critical size and then they do not grow
together any further.” (Williams, 2021) Therefore, the planets would not have been able
to be formed from particles that stick together due to the maximum growth capabilities.
2.
The Solar Nebula theory also suggest that the Sun should be spinning faster with much
more angular momentum that what is factual today by rules of physics. (Williams, 2021)
However, there are observations today that prove “little angular momentum for the sun.”
(Williams, 2021)
3.
Lastly, the Jovian planet problem which essentially details wrong locations, wrong
timeframes, or nonexistent the four largest planets of what astronomers today have
observed. Essentially, the four planets “should not have been formed at all.” (Williams,
2021)
Short Response:
Solar Nebula Assignment
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References
Williams, T., (2021).
An Introduction to Astronomy
. Kendall Hunt.
https://libertyonline.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781792453694/
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