Once a protoplanet reached a large mass, what is the next step for it to formally grow into a planet?
A) gravitational collapse
B) expanding
C) accretion
D) condensation
E) slowing momentum

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Gravitational collapse is the process where a protoplanet, having accumulated enough mass, begins to compact further under its own gravity, leading to the formation of a planet. This process is crucial for the transition from a protoplanetary body to a fully formed planet.

Once a Protoplanet Reached a Large Mass, What Is the Next