Mercury's Average Density and the Fact That It Has a (Weak)

question 171

Multiple Choice

Mercury's average density and the fact that it has a (weak) magnetic field lead to the conclusion that its central core is probably composed of

• A) solid rocks of relatively low density.
• B) solid and/or molten iron.
• C) ices of water and methane.
• D) molten rock.

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