Which internal energy source is the most important in continuing to heat the terrestrial planets today?
A) accretion
B) differentiation
C) radioactivity
D) tidal heating
C) radioactivity
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A. 3600 kg/m3. B. 3900 kg/m3. C. 2800 kg/m3. D. 3100 kg/m3. E. 3300 kg/m3.
The kinetic coefficient of friction is usually larger than the static coefficient of friction
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Stars with multiple planets orbiting them are expected to be rare
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The typical temperature of an interstellar cloud that could collapse to a protostar is about ________.
A. 1,500 K B. 10 K C. 300 K D. 1,000 K