Q. Who proposed the Planetesimal Hypothesis?
Answer: Chamberlin-Moulten
Notes: The Planetesimal Hypothesis was put forward by Chamberlin and Moulten in 1905. This theory explains not only the origin of Earth but also that of oceans and atmosphere.

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