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Is Jupiter's core solid?

It is believed that Jupiter's core is a dense mixture of rock and metal, but not solid in the traditional sense. The intense pressure and temperature in Jupiter's core make the materials behave more like a thick liquid rather than a solid.


True or false none of the gas giants has a solid surface but all have a solid core?

True. Gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn do not have a solid surface; instead, they are composed mostly of gases such as hydrogen and helium. However, they are believed to have a dense, solid core made up of rock and metal at their centers.


Is earth a gas planet or solid planet?

Earth has a solid metal inner core and a liquid metal outer core. Most of the rest made up of rocks in a molten state, but with a solid "crust". Finally there is a gas atmosphere.For simplicity scientists call Earth a solid planet to distinguish it from the gas planets, like Jupiter.


If the center of the earth is its hottest part why is it solid?

The center of the Earth is hot due to the immense pressure from overlying rock layers, not because of sunlight or other external heat sources. The pressure keeps the inner core solid despite the high temperatures.


Do gas Giants have solid surfaces?

Gas giants do not have solid surfaces like terrestrial planets do. Instead, their outer layers consist mainly of dense gases, such as hydrogen and helium. As you descend towards the core of a gas giant, the pressure and temperature increase immensely, but it does not transition to a solid surface.

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What keeps the very dense gas at the core of the sun from becoming a solid?

A.gravity B.solar flares. C.intense heat D.pressure ?


What keeps the inner core solid?

The solid nature of the inner core has to do with temperature and pressure. The inside of the earthâ??s core is much hotter than the liquid that is outside the core. Typically, solids tend to be much more dense than liquids because they are packed more tightly.


What is the inner segment of the earth which is rigid dense and solid?

The inner segment of the Earth that is rigid, dense, and solid is the inner core. It is believed to be composed mainly of iron and nickel, with temperatures reaching up to approximately 5,700°C (10,300°F). The immense pressure at the center of the Earth keeps the inner core solid despite its extremely high temperatures.


Is the solid outer core more dense than the liquid inner core?

This question is based on a false assumption that the outer core is solid and the inner core is liquid. This is incorrect. It is in fact the inner core that is solid (and so is the most dense) and the outer core which is liquid.


What is dense solid ball of metal?

inner core


What layer is solid and dense?

The solid and dense layer of the Earth is the inner core. Composed primarily of iron and nickel, the inner core exists under extreme pressure and temperatures, which keep it in a solid state despite the high heat. It is surrounded by the outer core, which is liquid and less dense.


What is the most dense region of the earth called?

The Inner Core is the most dense part of the Earth. It is a solid core of iron and nickel.


Why cant gas in the solar core become solid?

The solar core is made up of a really hot and dense gas (in the plasma state). The temperature of 15 million kelvins (27 million degrees Fahrenheit) keeps the core at a gaseous state.


Match the layer of the earth in column 1 to the characteristics in column 2 a crust dense and solid b mantle convection c inner core plates d outer core liquid?

Lower mantle: Near outer coreInner core: Dense and solidOuter core: LiquidUpper mantle: Moves the crust


Why is the inner core of the earth solid?

The inner core of the Earth is solid because of the immense pressure it experiences due to the overlying layers. Despite the high temperatures, the pressure prevents the inner core from melting. The high pressure keeps the iron and nickel in the inner core in a solid state.


What is more dense inner-core or outer-core?

The inner core is more dense than the outer core. The inner core is mainly composed of solid iron and nickel, while the outer core is liquid iron and nickel. The increased pressure in the inner core makes it more compact and dense.


Which is the least dense the inner core outer core crust or mantle?

The inner core is the least dense out of the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust. It is composed mostly of iron and nickel, making it very dense despite being solid.