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Planetary Core Formation
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Summary
Planetary Core Formation
is a
Critical Process
in the
Development of a planet
, involving the
Differentiation and accumulation
of
Dense materials
,
Primarily metals
, at the
Center of a planetary body
. This process is driven by
Gravitational Forces
and
Heat from accretion
and
Radioactive Decay
, leading to the
Separation of a planet's core
from its
Mantle and crust
.
Concepts
Gravitational Differentiation
Accretion (astrophysics)
Radioactive Decay
Planetary Differentiation
Metallic Core
Mantle (geology)
Crust (geology)
Heat Of Formation
Density Stratification
Planetary Formation
Core Accretion Model
Relevant Degrees
The Solar System 40%
Physiography 30%
Geotectonics 20%
Petrology and Rocks 10%
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