Binary accretion describes the:
A) buildup of planetesimals through collisions.
B) gravitational capture of gas by a black hole.
C) rapid growth of giant planets through gas instabilities.
D) merger of two stars in a close mutual orbit.

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Binary accretion refers to the process of planet formation, where planetesimals (small, solid objects) come together through collisions to form larger objects, eventually growing into planets. This is the most common method of planet formation in the universe.

Binary Accretion Describes The