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Assuming you're talking about the Earth's core. It' solid due to the immense pressure.
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Why is the core solid even though it is hot enough to melt?
This super hot iron cannot melt because of all the pressure.
Is the temperature of the outer core higher OR lower than its melting point?
The outer core is liquid. Its pressure is low enough and its temperature high enough for it to melt. The inner core is solid. Both its pressure and temperature are higher than the outer core, but the increased pressure overwhelms the increased temperature, keeping the inner core from melting.
How will a person fare on Saturn?
We would freeze to death We would also sink and probably choke. There's more, though. We would also be crushed by Saturn's pressure, but if we did get far enough, we would probably melt once we reached the core.
Why is the earth's inner core solid even though its temperature is hotter than that which would melt iron?
Mantle? the iron remains solid because the pressure exerted by the rest of the planet due to gravity contains the iron element and prevents its liquification.
What metal can get hot enough to glow but not melt?
all metal can melt
Why is the core solid even though it is hot enough to melt?
This super hot iron cannot melt because of all the pressure.
Why is earths inner core solid even though its temperature is hotter than that which would melt iron?
it is like 62,000,00 degrees down there
Is the temperature of the outer core higher OR lower than its melting point?
The outer core is liquid. Its pressure is low enough and its temperature high enough for it to melt. The inner core is solid. Both its pressure and temperature are higher than the outer core, but the increased pressure overwhelms the increased temperature, keeping the inner core from melting.
Why does the inner core remain solid even though the temperature is hot enough to melt the metal?
The pressure (due to gravity) in the center of the Earth is so great, that it compresses the otherwise molten metal alloy - to a solid.
What planet has a hot temperature?
Even though Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus is hotter, with its atmosphere causing a runaway greenhouse effect. Surface temperatures are around 735K - hot enough to melt lead.
Can four scoops of salt melt ice faster?
yes, even though you add little salt it can melt faster than normal ice.
Does chocolate melt in the sun?
yes when its hot enough. because the sun is a source of heat, it does depend on the temperature though :)
How will a person fare on Saturn?
We would freeze to death We would also sink and probably choke. There's more, though. We would also be crushed by Saturn's pressure, but if we did get far enough, we would probably melt once we reached the core.
Why is the earth's inner core solid even though its temperature is hotter than that which would melt iron?
Mantle? the iron remains solid because the pressure exerted by the rest of the planet due to gravity contains the iron element and prevents its liquification.
Is a mattress a rectangular solid?
Yes even though it is 'bouncy', it is still a solid because it can not melt etc.
Can iron melt in the earth's outer core?
yes.
What is differences the mantle and core?
The core is the middle and the mantle is the 3rd layer
