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Which planet likely has flowing liquid metallic hydrogen as a source of its magnetic field?

Mars
Saturn
Venus
Neptune

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Q: Which planet likely has flowing liquid metallic hydrogen as a source of its magnetic field?

A: The answer would be Saturn.

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Answer: Saturn

Explanation:

Magnetic field of a planet exists because of metal present in molten form in the core. The motion of this molten metal creates a magnetic field.

Core of Earth contains Iron and nickel present in molten state. Thus, a huge magnetic field surrounds the Earth.

Mars and Venus do not have magnetic field.

The magnetic field of Neptune is exists due electrically -conducting water present in it.

Saturn is a giant gaseous planet which is composed of hydrogen nd helium. The magnetic field of the Saturn is present due to liquid hydrogen in its core.

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