Consider an External Solar System in Which There Are Three

question 20

Multiple Choice

Consider an external solar system in which there are three terrestrial planets. All are located far from other objects so tidal forces aren't significant. If planet A has a radius of 1 Earth radius, and planet B has a radius of 2 Earth radii, and planet C has a radius of 3 Earth radii, which planet has the highest chance of having at least a partially liquid core and a detectable magnetic field?

• A) Planet A
• B) Planet B
• C) Planet C
• D) They all have the same likelihood of having a liquid core.
• E) None of these planets should have a liquid core, because they all should have completely solidified.

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