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jparksx

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Compare the composition of planetesimals that would have resulted in the terrestrial planets and the Jovian planets.
 
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Provide three examples of planetesimals.
 
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blfontai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Terrestrial planets were created by rocky planetesimals, whereas Jovian planets were created by icy planetesimals.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Comet, meteors, asteroids


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