What is the structure of Jupiter like?

a. thin atmosphere, rocky core
b. thick atmosphere, rocky core
c. gaseous on the outside, then liquid hydrogen, more dense metallic hydrogen, rocky core
d. gaseous on the outside, then liquid hydrogen, then helium, then the other elements


Answer: c. gaseous on the outside, then liquid hydrogen, more dense metallic hydrogen, rocky core

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a. -10 µC c. +10 µC b. zero d. -4000 µC

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In modern astronomy, an interferometer

a. is the highest resolution optical telescope ever built. b. is located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. c. is a set of optical telescopes linked together to provide very high resolution. d. is a set of radio telescopes linked together to provide very high resolution. e. is either a set of optical telescopes linked together to provide very high resolution or is a set of radio telescopes linked together to provide very high resolution.

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