Intro to layered planetary interiors prelab 06-09-2022-1
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Name: Mysterious Banana Slug
Introduction to Layered Planetary Interiors Prelab Report
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Part 1: Planetary Core of the Solar System Planets
1.
Do gas giants have solid cores?
Yes, but they are much smaller than terrestrial planets.
2.
How did Earth develop it's magnetic field?
It existed for about 3.5 billion years. The liquid iron is responsible for the magnetic field.
3.
What is one new thing you learned about Mercury's core? The outer core is composed of liquid metal.
4.
What is one new thing you learned about Venus' core?
It’s core is primarily composed of iron and nickel
5.
What is one new thing you learned about the Earth's core?
The crust accounts for only 0.4% of Earth’s mass
6.
What is one new thing you learned about Mars' core?
It’s central core has a 1200km radius.
7.
What is one new thing you learned about Jupiter's core?
Hydrogen might be present in metallic state.
8.
What is one new thing you learned about Saturn's core?
It has a low mean density, most composition is mainly hydrogen.
9.
What is one new thing you learned about Uranus's core?
The pressure at the center is 5 megabars.
10. What are 2-3 questions you have about the core of one or more planets in our Solar System? What effects does the makeup of gas giants' cores—like that of Jupiter and Saturn—have on their
general morphology and behavior?
Geology
Name: Mysterious Banana Slug
Introduction to Layered Planetary Interiors Prelab Report
Given that outer planets like Uranus and Neptune are less known and more enigmatic than inner planets, are there any current research projects or missions aimed at learning more about their cores?
Are the composition and characteristics of the cores of the terrestrial planets (Earth, Mars, Venus, and Mercury) different from one another, and if so, how?
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