During the process of differentiation,
A) satellites separate from the parent planets and go into their own orbits
B) the faster planets move further out from the Sun
C) heavier materials sink to the centers of molten planets
D) the atmosphere of a planet changes from oxidized to reduced
E) the surface of a planet changes to resemble Bayonne, New Jersey

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Differentiation is the process where heavier materials sink to the center of a molten planet while lighter materials rise to the surface, creating distinct layers.

During the Process of Differentiation