Why are terrestrial planets denser than jovian planets?
A)Only dense materials could condense in the inner solar nebula.
B)The Sun's gravity gathered dense materials into the inner solar system.
C)Gravity compresses terrestrial planets to a higher degree,making them denser.
D)Actually,the jovian planets are denser than the terrestrial planets.

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Only dense materials could condense in the inner solar nebula, due to the high temperatures and pressures present. Therefore, the terrestrial planets formed from these condensed materials, resulting in their higher density compared to the jovian planets which formed from lighter materials that remained gaseous.

Why Are Terrestrial Planets Denser Than Jovian Planets