Solar nebula - what caused it to spin?

Discussion in 'Physics & Math' started by Weitzel, Apr 14, 2002.

  1. Weitzel Simon Fraser University Registered Senior Member

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    The modern version of the "origin of the solar system" theory tells of our solar system being formed from a vast, rotating cloud of gas and dust called the solar nebula. If the solar system had not been rotating at all, everything would have fallen directly into the protosun, leaving nothing behind to form the planets. Hence, it is thought that the solar nebula must have had some overall slight rotation.

    What are the theories for the initial cause of this spin? Have physicists come up with any? Is there enough knowledge at present to speculate?

    Cheers,
    Weitzel
     
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  3. Weitzel Simon Fraser University Registered Senior Member

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    Oops I probably should have posted in the Astronomy/Cosmology section. Too late.
     
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