The material in the interior of Jupiter that is thought to be responsible for its powerful magnetic field is A) solid magnetic and magnetized iron. B) liquid metallic hydrogen. C) "ices" of NH₃ (ammonia), CH₄(methane), and H₂O (water) that contain frozen-in magnetic fields. D) molten iron and nickel.

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Jupiter's powerful magnetic field is thought to be generated by the movement of liquid metallic hydrogen within its interior. This occurs under the extreme pressures and temperatures found within the planet, where hydrogen exists in a metallic state and conducts electricity, thus creating a magnetic field.

The Material in the Interior of Jupiter That Is Thought