Physics 121- Quiz 6 Question and
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The Sun formed in interstellar space where there was very little hydrogen and
helium available. - correct answer ✔False
As the Sun's gravity pulled material inward it began to rotate faster due to
conservation of - correct answer ✔angular momentum.
Eris and Ceres are examples of: - correct answer ✔dwarf planets
The process which causes heavier metals to sink to the center of a planet,
while the lightest minerals float to the surface to form a crust is called - correct
answer ✔differentiation
The atmosphere of which of these planets is primary, as opposed to
secondary, in origin? - correct answer ✔Saturn
As the solar system was forming, the Sun was shining due to nuclear
reactions on its surface. - correct answer ✔False
What is the most important quality to determine whether a planet will be made
primarily from rock or gas? - correct answer ✔its mass
its temperature
its distance from the star it orbits
Comets and asteroids originated from a large body that split into many pieces,
some of which were icy and some of which were rocky. - correct answer
✔False
answers already passed 2025
The Sun formed in interstellar space where there was very little hydrogen and
helium available. - correct answer ✔False
As the Sun's gravity pulled material inward it began to rotate faster due to
conservation of - correct answer ✔angular momentum.
Eris and Ceres are examples of: - correct answer ✔dwarf planets
The process which causes heavier metals to sink to the center of a planet,
while the lightest minerals float to the surface to form a crust is called - correct
answer ✔differentiation
The atmosphere of which of these planets is primary, as opposed to
secondary, in origin? - correct answer ✔Saturn
As the solar system was forming, the Sun was shining due to nuclear
reactions on its surface. - correct answer ✔False
What is the most important quality to determine whether a planet will be made
primarily from rock or gas? - correct answer ✔its mass
its temperature
its distance from the star it orbits
Comets and asteroids originated from a large body that split into many pieces,
some of which were icy and some of which were rocky. - correct answer
✔False
