Compared with That of Earth, Mercury's Magnetic Field Is

question 169

Multiple Choice

Compared with that of Earth, Mercury's magnetic field is

• A) weak but clearly present.
• B) below the limit of detection and therefore still needs confirmation.
• C) similar in strength.
• D) much more powerful.

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