The planetesimal hypothesis pertains to the formation of the
A)universe.
B)planets.
C)galaxy.
D)ocean basins.

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The planetesimal hypothesis is a theory that explains the formation of planets from the dust and gas left over after the formation of a star. It suggests that small planetesimals (pieces of rock and metal) gradually accumulated to form larger bodies, which eventually grew into planets. Therefore, it pertains to the formation of planets.

The Planetesimal Hypothesis Pertains to the Formation of the