What event marked the beginning of our solar system?
Solar System Formation

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An ancient star exploded around 5 billion years ago.
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Where are the gas planets located in relation to the sun?
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The gas planets are very far from the sun.
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What is the primary fuel for the sun's energy?
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The fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium.
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How do massive objects affect space-time according to general relativity?
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Massive objects warp space-time around them.
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What term describes planets that are in the process of forming through accretion?
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Planetesimals.
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What is the Big Bang?
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The event that marks the beginning of the universe, occurring around 13.8 billion years ago.
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What is a nebula?
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A giant cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.
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