During the formation of our solar system the gravitational attraction of our Sun caused the inner planets in the solar system to grow to much larger size than the outer planets in our solar system.

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The inner planets, also known as terrestrial planets, are smaller and rockier due to their proximity to the Sun, which caused lighter elements to be blown away by solar winds. The outer planets, known as gas giants, could grow much larger because they were able to accumulate more of the lighter gases and ices.

During the Formation of Our Solar System the Gravitational Attraction