The Solar System Analysed, Old Laws from a New Angle |
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angular momentum angular velocity approach axial axis body bulge cause central centre of gravity centrifugal force CHAPTER coalescence collision comets conformity cooling core cosmic density direction disc displacement dynamics earth earth's rotation effect elliptical epoch equatorial equatorial bulge evolution existence factor fluid formation forward gaseous ring globe gradually gravitational centre heat impact increase inference Jupiter land masses law of variability layer lens-shaped lunar craters Mare Imbrium mass-units material mechanics miles moon moon's moving mutual attraction natural Nebular Hypothesis nebular matter nucleus ocean orbital momentum orbital paths orbital tide orbital velocity original solar nebula outer particles perihelion planet planetary planetary rings planetoid possible pressure radial distance region relative resisting medium result revolving round ridges rotary motion satellite Saturn Solar System solidification space speed spherical submerged surface tail tend tendency tenuity terrestrial theory tidal tion vast volcanic water hemisphere ZODIACAL LIGHT