why is earths core so hot? Is it just because it “hasn’t cooled down yet“? 431 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question88.41K January 9, 2021 0 Comments why is earths core so hot? Is it just because it “hasn’t cooled down yet“? In: Physics 1 Answer ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted January 9, 2021 0 Comments The Earth’s core was hot to start with. It has been slowly cooling, but a lot of heat is generated by radioactive elements in the core decaying. This has kept it hotter for much longer than the “baked potato” Earth simulation would predict. Register or Login
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