Multiple Choice
The early phases of planetary formation into protoplanets were characterized by the
A) slow accretion of small particles by gravitational attraction and collision.
B) breaking apart of very large objects into planets.
C) condensation of hot gas clouds.
D) violent collapse of matter under gravity.
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