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According to Our Current Theory of Planet Formation, Can a Jupiter-Like

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According to our current theory of planet formation, can a Jupiter-like planet form from a rotating disk of dust and gas close to its parent star?


A) no, because the gases would be attracted to rocky terrestrial planets, forming atmospheres
B) yes, because we see Jupiter-like planets with small orbits around other stars
C) no, because it would be too hot for gases to condense
D) no, because there is no gas, only rock in the inner part of the disk

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