How Do Astronomers Think Jupiter Generates Its Internal Heat

question 72

Multiple Choice

How do astronomers think Jupiter generates its internal heat?

• A)internal friction due to its high rotation rate
• B)nuclear fusion in the core
• C)chemical processes
• D)by contracting, changing gravitational potential energy into thermal energy
• E)radioactive decay

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