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To: NormsRevenge

So what is the stuff at the core that remains solid while surrounded by 10,800degF+ degree stuff?

At these temperatures and pressures, known materials behave as fluids, right?


28 posted on 04/25/2013 8:04:39 PM PDT by loungitude (The truth hurts.)
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To: loungitude

The pressure of the inner core keeps it solid despite the temperature.


31 posted on 04/25/2013 8:07:01 PM PDT by Strategerist
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