1. Oct 29, 2011 #1

   wasi-uz-zaman

   

   hi experts
   i know stellar evolution but how planet like earth is formed and how it has heavy elements does it is the remanant of supernova?

    

   wasi-uz-zaman, Oct 29, 2011
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3. Oct 29, 2011 #2

   Drakkith

   

   Staff: Mentor

   This should tell you most of what you wish to know: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formation_and_evolution_of_the_Solar_System

    

   Drakkith, Oct 29, 2011
4. Nov 21, 2011 #3

   Said Harbieh

   

   Yes, it is believed that the all elements heavier than helium and hydrogen are remnants of supernovae. The most plausible cause in my opinion would be planetary nebula.

    

   Last edited: Nov 22, 2011

   Said Harbieh, Nov 21, 2011

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