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Rank the following hypothetical planets -- all of which have the same total mass and same radius -- from lowest moment of inert...Asked by qwerty
Rank the following hypothetical planets -- all of which have the same total mass and same radius -- from lowest moment of inertia to highest moment of inertia:
1) A uniform sphere of mixed up rock and iron
2) A hollow sphere
3) A rocky planet with an iron core
4) A rocky planet with an iron crust
1) A uniform sphere of mixed up rock and iron
2) A hollow sphere
3) A rocky planet with an iron core
4) A rocky planet with an iron crust