How Does the Time Required for a Planet to Lose

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Essay

How does the time required for a planet to lose its internal energy depend on its radius? Why?

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Definitions:

Phosphodiester Bonds

chemical bonds that link nucleotides together in DNA and RNA, forming the backbone of these molecules.

Sugar

A category of soluble, sweet-tasting carbohydrates found naturally in foods, used primarily for energy in living organisms.

Phosphate

A chemical compound containing the phosphate ion, involved in energy transfer and storage in biological systems.

Backbone

The spine or vertebral column; a series of connected bones or vertebrae that provide structural support and protection to the spinal cord in vertebrates.