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प्रश्न
Why is the earth’s interior in most part found in a solid state despite great heat and pressure?
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उत्तर
The solid state of the inner core is due to high density and pressure which have compressed molten rock material and keep this layer firm and solid in some parts due to high pressure inspite of the temperature of 5000°C.
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