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Lisaclaire

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Once a protoplanet reached a large mass, what is the next step for it to formally grow into a planet?
 
  a. gravitational collapse
  b. expanding
 c. accretion
 d. condensation
 e. slowing momentum

Question 2

The apparent magnitude of a star observed from a distance of 10 pc is called _____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


lcapri7

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

absolute visual magnitude,


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