Why is the core of the earth molten?

Why is the earth's core molten while other planets have solid core or do they?

  • Answer:

    Earth seems to be the correct size to enable a slowly cooling environment for the interior of the planet. Smaller planets cool much more quickly. Earth's solid inner core is gradually growing larger, however, and will someday completely solidify.

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