Gravitational differentiation is the process by which the materials within a planetary body separate into layers based on their density, due to the force of gravity. This results in the formation of a core, mantle, and crust, significantly influencing the planet's geological activity and magnetic field.

Gravitational Differentiation

Planetary body

Layers based on density

Force Of Gravity

The term 'core' refers to the central or most essential part of something, often serving as a foundation or pivotal component around which other elements are organized. In various fields, the core can represent a physical center, a fundamental principle, or a primary focus that drives the function or purpose of a system.

Core

Mantle

Crust

Geological activity encompasses the dynamic processes and phenomena that occur on a planet's surface and interior, driven by internal heat and external forces. These processes include tectonic movements, volcanic eruptions, and erosion, shaping the planet's landscape and contributing to its geological evolution.

Geological Activity

A magnetic field is a vector field that describes the magnetic influence on moving electric charges, electric currents, and magnetic materials. It is generated by electric currents and magnetic dipoles, and is characterized by both a direction and a magnitude, which can be visualized through field lines that extend from the north to the south pole of a magnet.

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