The Large, Outer Planets Have High Masses and Hence Generate

question 111

Multiple Choice

The large, outer planets have high masses and hence generate powerful gravitational fields, and yet they have low average densities. What does this indicate about their interiors?

• A) The interiors are hot and gaseous, like those of cool stars.
• B) The interiors are composed mainly of water.
• C) The interiors are composed mainly of very light elements, such as hydrogen and helium.
• D) The interiors have not condensed to liquid or solid form.

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