Solved

What Mechanism Explains the Presence of "Hot Jupiters" Around Many

Question 12

Multiple Choice

What mechanism explains the presence of "hot Jupiters" around many other stars?


A) planetary migration caused by gravitational interactions between the planet and disk
B) evaporation of the disk by the stellar wind removes gas that was holding the planet at a large radius
C) rapid formation of the gas giant from evaporated rock and metal at the inner disk edge
D) gravitational attraction by terrestrial planets that formed at small radii attract the giant planets inward

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents