Among the terrestrial planets,which of the following properties decreases with distance from the Sun?
A) mass
B) uncompressed density
C) radius
D) rotation rate

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Uncompressed density of terrestrial planets generally decreases with distance from the Sun. This is because planets closer to the Sun tend to have a higher proportion of heavier elements, making them denser.

Among the Terrestrial Planets,which of the Following Properties Decreases with Distance