Measurements of the magnetic field of Venus reveal that the
A) planet has a large iron core.
B) interior of the planet is molten.
C) planet has no detectable magnetic field.
D) planet rotates backwards.
E) magnetic field is responsible for large auroral displays (northern lights) on Venus.

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Measurements have shown that Venus has no detectable magnetic field, indicating that either the planet does not have a metallic core or the core is not partially molten and convective like that of Earth.

Measurements of the Magnetic Field of Venus Reveal That the