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Yes. It has a modest magnetic field that is approximately aligned with the planet's axis of rotation. The field is a planetary dipole, and it is though to be generated in a manner similar to the way the earth is though to generate its magnetic field - dynamo action at or around the core. The strength of the field has been estimated as approximately 1% of Earth's. (see link)
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Why does mercury have a strong magnetic field?
That's easy because it doesn't. Mercury's magnetic field is only about 1% that of Earth.
Why would we not expect magnetic fields on the moon or mercury?
You might, but that would be wrong! Mercury has a strong magnetic field.
Can Mercury be magnetized is it attracted to magnets?
Mercury at normal temperature and pressure is a liquid and will not hold a magnetic field - so it cannot be magnetized.
Which planet has craters cliffs and a weak magnetic field?
Mercury :) hope I helped!!
Which of the facts about the table can scientists use to infer that Mercury has a core made of iron?
Mercury has a significant magnetic field.
When was Mercury's magnetic field created?
Mercury's magnetic field was created in 1974-04.
Why does mercury have a strong magnetic field?
That's easy because it doesn't. Mercury's magnetic field is only about 1% that of Earth.
Why would we not expect magnetic fields on the moon or mercury?
You might, but that would be wrong! Mercury has a strong magnetic field.
The weak magnetic field around mercury suggests what?
upcoming magnetic reversal
Which planets do have a magnetic field?
Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Earth all have magnetic fields. Mercury has a very weak magnetic field.
Can Mercury be magnetized is it attracted to magnets?
Mercury at normal temperature and pressure is a liquid and will not hold a magnetic field - so it cannot be magnetized.
What planet has craters cliffs and a weak magnetic field?
Mercury
What is the benefit of the planet Mercury magnetic field?
there is no benefeit. its a myth.
What does Mercury's magnetic field affect?
it affects the other planets and its rotation
Which planet has craters cliffs and a weak magnetic field?
Mercury :) hope I helped!!
Which of the facts about the table can scientists use to infer that Mercury has a core made of iron?
Mercury has a significant magnetic field.
Is there a magnet field on the planet mercury?
Mercury does, despite its small size, have a magnetic field, and the planet is approximately a magnetic dipole (meaning the field has only two magnetic poles). Data from the space probe Mariner 10 led to its discovery in 1974, at which time the probe measured the strength of the magnetic field to be about 1.1% of that of earth, but it's strong enough to divert solar radiation and therefore creates a magnetosphere around the planet.
