Why are all the planets on the same orbital plane?

Why are all the planets on the same orbital plane?

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The video explores why planets orbit in the same plane, tracing back to the solar system's formation from a nebula. It explains how angular momentum and particle collisions led to the creation of protoplanetary disks, which eventually formed planets and moons. The concept of emergent structures and self-organization is discussed, showing how chaotic beginnings can lead to orderly systems.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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