Question

question 1(multiple choice worth 2 points) oss_01the first three steps in the formation of the sun are listed below. 1. a cloud of gas and dust called nebula spins slowly. 2. the nebula collapses due to condensation of gases. 3. the cloud spins faster as it collapses. which of these statements best describes the next step in the formation of the sun? the contracting nebula flattens into a disk with a bulge at the center. the gas particles in the nebula repel each other and move apart. the nuclear fission of the gas molecules releases large amount of energy. the sun is created at the outermost portion of the condensed nebula

Explanation:

In the process of solar - system formation, after a nebula spins, collapses, and spins faster as it collapses, the next step is that the contracting nebula flattens into a disk with a bulge at the center. Gas particles in a nebula are attracted by gravity, not repelled. Nuclear fusion occurs much later in the life - cycle of a star formation process, not at this stage. The sun is formed at the center of the condensed nebula, not at the outermost portion.

Answer:

The contracting nebula flattens into a disk with a bulge at the center.