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The theory is that a moon-sized object, crashed into the earth during it's developmental stages, which then ejected a massive chunk of material from the body of the newly formed earth. This large chunk of planetary debris was then caught in the earth's gravitational field and settled into an orbital path around the earth, forming what we call the moon.
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What is Pluto's origin?
Pluto was one of Neptune's moons that somehow escaped its orbit.
How many moons orbit around the planet and describe them?
There are 4 moons that orbit around the planet Jupiter. The moons are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. They vary in size and composition, with Ganymede being the largest moon in the solar system and having its own magnetic field.
What do most scientists believe is the origin of the moons?
Scientist theorize that a planet-sized object collided with earth and the moon formed
Objects that orbit planets?
Planetary moons, artificial satellites, space debris, and dust particles are some examples of objects that can orbit planets. These objects can have various shapes, sizes and orbital characteristics depending on their origin and location relative to the planet.
Describe the planetary model of an atom?
The planetary model of an atom is simple. The nucleus is the planet and the electrons are the moons in the model.
How would you describe the shape of the majority of the Moon's in our solarsystem?
round, gravity and the lunar paths of moons make them round
How would you describe the moons layers?
the moon layers is a circle and marvovus and the layers crust is round like a soccer ball
If there are moons orbiting venus planet describe them when they were discovered?
Venus does not have any moons. Despite being similar in size and composition to Earth, it lacks natural satellites, a fact that has intrigued scientists for centuries. Various missions and observations have confirmed this absence, with no moons discovered since the dawn of space exploration.
What piece of evidence suggests that the Martian moons did not form with Mars?
The irregular shape and low density of the Martian moons, Phobos and Deimos, suggest that they were not formed with Mars. Instead, it is more likely that they are captured asteroids that were gravitationally pulled into orbit around Mars.
What does cantankerous mean in walk two moons?
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
What evidence provides support for the nebular theory?
.can't explain the origin of the cloud .how would cloud stick together? .some planets and moons spin backwards
Does our moon have the same elements as mar's moons?
Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Their origin and composition are uncertain. One theory is impact disruption, similar to current theories regarding Earth's own moon's origin. Phobos appears to have a porous interior, suggesting phyllosilicates and other minerals known from Mars Another theory is asteroid capture, but their orbital characteristics are unusual for captured objects. Also, while visible and near-infared spectral anaysis of the moons is consistent with outer belt asteriods, infared spectral analysis of phobos is not consistent with meterorites of any kind. Please see the Related Link below for further information.
