Outer 2 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Why does Jupiter have a strong magnetic field?
A
Due to its large metallic hydrogen layer that conducts electricity
2
Q
What is a magnetosphere?
A
The volume of magnetically trapped charged particles around a planet
3
Q
When is radiation from Jupiter detectable from Earth?
A
When the energetic particles that surround Jupiter are accelerated to very high velocities by Jupiter’s poerful magnetic field
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