Physics for IGCSE & O level - The Earth In Space (Section 10 - No. 46)
What is an accretion disc?
A cloud of gas and dust that is collapsing.
The remnants of an exploded star.
A flat rotating disc of gas and dust surrounding a young star.
A very large, hot star.
Explanation
An accretion disc is a rotating disc of material around a young star where material gradually spirals inward.
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