What is the heat source in the Earth’s core?

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I understand that the Earth’s core is full of very hot liquid rock, but why is it hot and why does it stay hot?

What is the heat source?

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Many others have given good answers, but there is also the moon and sun tugging on the earth via gravity. This also aids, albeit to what extent I am not sure, in heating the core.

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