What is the basic structure of the planet Jupiter?
A) rocky core overlaid by a thick mantle of liquid hydrogen, relatively thin gaseous atmosphere
B) small rocky core overlaid by a thin mantle of liquid hydrogen, thick gaseous atmosphere
C) large rocky core with a thin mantle of liquid hydrogen, thin gaseous atmosphere
D) rocky core, liquid hydrogen mantle, and gaseous atmosphere, all having about the same thickness

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Jupiter has a small, rocky core overlaid by a thick mantle of metallic hydrogen and helium, surrounded by a relatively thin layer of gaseous atmosphere.

What Is the Basic Structure of the Planet Jupiter