Question

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what are two reasons why the terrestrial planets formed closer to the sun after the supernova event that initiated the formation of the solar system?
they are made of denser objects, which can condense at relatively high temperatures.
they contain lightweight materials that condense in areas of relatively low radiation.
they are made of heavier elements, which have a stronger gravitational attraction to the sun.
they are relatively small in size, so the suns gravity has a strong influence on them.
they have gaseous surfaces, which is ideal in those areas of high radiation near the sun

Explanation:

• Terrestrial planets are made of denser materials (like metals and rocks) that can condense at high temperatures. Closer to the Sun, where it's hotter, these dense materials could condense.
• Heavier elements (which terrestrial planets are made of) are more strongly attracted gravitationally to the Sun compared to lighter elements (like hydrogen and helium that make up gas giants). So, they stayed closer to the Sun during solar system formation.

Answer:

• They are made of denser objects, which can condense at relatively high temperatures.
• They are made of heavier elements, which have a stronger gravitational attraction to the Sun.