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dmcintosh

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How do astronomers know that asteroids are left over debris from the solar nebula?
 
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What process is responsible for the extreme volcanic activity on Io?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The combined mass of all asteroids is now estimated to be less than Image of Earth.

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Answer: Io is caught in a tug-of-war between Jupiter and other Galilean satellites. Tidal forces between Jupiter and the other Galilean satellites generate enough friction within Io to melt rock.


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Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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