If a star is found with five planets orbiting it, and a process like that described in the solar nebula theory formed the planets, which of the planets would be expected to have the greatest uncompressed density?

a. The one farthest from the star.
b. The one with the greatest mass.
c. The one with the greatest radius.
d. The one closest to the star.
e. The one that has liquid water on its surface.


D

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