Geography · Origin of the Earth
Which of the following statements is correct about the Binary Star Hypothesis postulated by Henry Norris Russell?
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- 1This hypothesis explained the formation of the planets from the matter ejected from a companion star due to the tidal force of an approaching star.✓
- 2According to this theory, all matter in the universe originally existed in a single dense primordial atom.
- 3This theory was postulated by Immanuel Kant in the 18th century.
- 4Russell was of the view that there were three stars revolving around the sun.
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This hypothesis explained the formation of the planets from the matter ejected from a companion star due to the tidal force of an approaching star.
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