Multiple choice

The arrangements of planets with smaller on either ends and big planets in the middle, supports which one of the following theories of origin of the solar system?

  1. Big Band theory

  2. Tidal Hypothesis

  3. Binary Star theory

  4. Cepheid theory

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Tidal Hypothesis suggests that a passing star pulled a cigar-shaped filament of gas from the sun, which then condensed into planets. This explains why the largest planets are located in the middle of the solar system, corresponding to the thickest part of the filament.