Question

Which of the following observations does NOT support the nebular hypothesis for the formation of the solar system?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. huge tidal waves on the Sun

Explanation:

The nebular hypothesis for the formation of the solar system is centered on the notion that there is a spinning cloud often referred to as Nebula.

It comprises dust that is major of light elements, which is then compressed into a protoplanetary disk, thereby resulting in a solar system comprising of sun and other orbiting planets revolving around it.

Hence, some of the observational features that support the nebular hypothesis for the formation of the solar system are:

1. All the planets in the solar systems revolving around the sun in the same counterclockwise direction

2. The orbital planes of the planets are nearly the same in the coplanar state. This is due to the formation of planets from the Sun's disk of dust.

3. inner planets are small and rocky and the outer planets are made of ice and have. This is due to the temperature difference in the solar system. With the higher temperature near the Sun and lower temperature farther from the Sun.

Hence, the correct answer is Option C.