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jho37

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on: Jul 27, 2018
What are the properties of the Sun that any theory of the origin of the solar system must explain?
 
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Question 2

In the grapefruit model of the solar system, it would take a few minutes to walk from the Sun to the inner edge of the Kuiper Belt (Pluto).
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

The Sun contains most of the mass of the solar system. It also has a slow rotation. Its age is consistent with the age of the solar system. The solar equator corresponds to the ecliptic.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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