We Believe Mercury Suffered a Major Collision Early in the History

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Multiple Choice

We believe Mercury suffered a major collision early in the history of the solar system.What was the result of this collision?

• A) Mercury's original core, along with a relatively thin mantle, formed the present Mercury. The remaining material was deflected out the inner solar system.
• B) The impactor, a large iron meteorite, was absorbed by Mercury, enhancing its iron core.
• C) Mercury's original core, plus a very thin mantle, formed the present Mercury. The remaining material formed Vulcan, the small planet inside Mercury's orbit.
• D) The result was dense Mercury and non-dense Venus.

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