Why does a cloud speed up once it starts to collapse?

A: A black hole sucks it in
B: As particles clump together, their gravitational attraction grows
C: The heat makes the cloud particles swirl around
D: All of the above
E: None of the above


Ans: B: As particles clump together, their gravitational attraction grows

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. 5.0 B. 4.5 C. 7.2 D. 3.5 E. 1.5

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) radiation and elements such as carbon and nitrogen. B) helium, gamma rays, and neutrinos. C) hydrogen compounds such as methane. D) radioactive elements such as uranium and plutonium. E) molecular hydrogen.

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