In the process of planetary formation, when would the inward migration of Jupiters havemost likely occurred?
A)shortly after all of the planets had finished forming
B)just after the system was cleared of the remaining gas
C)before these planets had grown to full size
D)after these planets had reached full size, but before terrestrial planets had finished forming
E)at least hundreds of millions of years after planetary formation ended

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The inward migration of Jupiters is thought to occur after they have reached full size but before the terrestrial planets have finished forming, as their movement can significantly influence the formation and arrangement of other planets in the system.

In the Process of Planetary Formation, When Would the Inward