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Scientists share new Moon origin theory and claim 'collision theory' is false
Back in the 80s, experts thought the moon was a result of an explosive collision with the protoplanet ... to Earth and this finding made the theory popular. With this in mind, it was concluded ...
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Collision theory [Higher tier only]
The colliding particles must have enough energy for the collision to be successful or effective in producing a reaction. The minimum amount of energy for a collision to be successful is called the ...
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Factors affecting reaction rate
This is called the 'collision theory'. There are four factors that affect the rate (speed) of a chemical reaction: ...
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Astronomers have for decades tried to figure out how Pluto captured its largest moon. Now, there’s a new theory
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. For decades ...
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Is our Moon an interstellar traveler? New study suggests it may have originated outside the Solar System
A key argument supporting the new theory is the Moon's orbit, which is not aligned with Earth's equator. A Moon formed from a planetary collision would likely orbit above the planet's equator ...