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Stellar and Planetary Formation — Quiz

Question 9 • VA Earth Systems Science

What is the primary factor that determines whether a protostar will form a star like the Sun, a brown dwarf, or a massive star?

Answer
A
the amount of gas and dust in the protoplanetary disk
B
the speed of rotation of the protostar
C
the distance between the protostar and other stars
D
the mass of the collapsing region in the nebula
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