How do the size and mass of Jupiter's core compare to the size and mass of Earth?
A) It is the same size and mass.
B) It is about 10 times larger in size and the same mass.
C) It is about the same size but is 10 times more massive.
D) It is about 10 times larger both in size and mass.
E) Jupiter doesn't have a core—it is made entirely from hydrogen and helium.
Ans: C) It is about the same size but is 10 times more massive.
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